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.
West
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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.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate