H.R. No. 488



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The residents of Lake Jackson lost a beloved friend, 
neighbor, and coworker with the passing of Captain Bill Reynaga on 
June 1, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, A valued member of the Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire 
Department, Captain Reynaga continually worked to protect the lives 
and property of the people in his community; and
	WHEREAS, During his tenure in the department, he served as a 
basic medic, a Level II instructor, and an advanced firefighter 
before rising to the position of captain of the department; this 
former marine also trained many local firefighters; and
	WHEREAS, Captain Reynaga was well respected by his coworkers 
for his fairness and his emphasis on safety at both the fire 
department and in his job in the petrochemical industry; and
	WHEREAS, During his year-long battle with cancer, Bill 
Reynaga's unfaltering optimism served as an inspiration to those 
around him; a man of indefatigable strength and bravery, he was 
equally compassionate and caring and set an example for us all; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Captain Bill 
Reynaga and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to 
his wife, Sharla; to his daughters, Erica Reynaga and Stephanie 
Michelle Skalak; to his stepsons, James and Jason Ringo and their 
wives; to his mother, Billie Jean Reynaga; to his sisters, Juanita 
Jahn, Maria Reynaga, and Emily Larkin; and to his other relatives 
and many friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Captain 
Bill Reynaga.

                                                                          Bonnen


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 488 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on March 23, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House