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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 126


In Memory

of

Oscar Jesus Sanchez

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of Oscar Jesus Sanchez, 
who died January 27, 2005, at the age of 30; and
	WHEREAS, Oscar Sanchez was born on October 14, 1974, in 
Dallas, Texas; he was the son of Rosa Laura and the late
Oscar Sanchez, of Villa de Garcia, Mexico; and
	WHEREAS, He attended Rosemont Elementary School, W. E. Greiner
Middle School and Exploratory Arts Academy, and Booker T. Washington
School for Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas and
majored in music, playing jazz guitar; he graduated from
The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in economics in 
1997; and
	WHEREAS, Oscar Sanchez was a successful and respected 
businessman and restaurateur; as associate director of 
operations of the El Ranchito and La Calle Doce Restaurants,
he had taken on management responsibilities of the family 
restaurant business after the death of his father; and
	WHEREAS, A loving and committed family man, Oscar Sanchez 
was devoted to his wife, Theresa, who was also his soulmate and 
best friend; they had a daughter, Helena Marie Sanchez, in 
December, and her birth was one of the most joyful moments of 
Oscar's life; and
	WHEREAS, Oscar Sanchez was known for his kindness, his 
humility, and his generosity; in addition to his fun-loving 
nature and positive outlook, he had a gift for making people feel 
welcome, and his warmth, wisdom, and wise counsel will not be 
forgotten by those who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, Oscar Sanchez was a devoted husband, father, son, 
and brother, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished 
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Oscar Jesus Sanchez:  his wife, Theresa Coty Sanchez; 
their infant daughter, Helena Marie Sanchez; his mother,
Laura Sanchez; his grandmother, Natalia Varela; his sister, 
Silka Sanchez; his half brother, Mario Sanchez; and his aunts and
uncles and many cousins; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the family of Oscar Sanchez as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Oscar Jesus Sanchez.
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________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 10, 2005, 
by a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate