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79R3047 BJM-D

By:  Bonnen                                                       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 4, 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 intermediate 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.