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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Roy Velez, who was recently named the 2006 Texan of the |
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Year by the Dallas Morning News; and |
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WHEREAS, Roy Velez lost two sons to war, one in Iraq and one |
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in Afghanistan, yet he has chosen to embrace his faith as an |
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antidote to the loss and sorrow; his courage and compassion for |
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others, after tragically losing both of his sons, has comforted and |
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inspired people around the world; and |
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WHEREAS, A resident of Lubbock, Mr. Velez frequently meets |
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people who seek to comfort him for his losses, but he reassures them |
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instead, easing their pain and grief with his trusting faith and his |
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quiet strength; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Velez has borne the burden of his losses with |
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grace and dignity; he has been an inspiration to many people, |
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especially those who have lost a child, and his dauntless spirit and |
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his unflagging faith lend courage to those who hear his story; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 80th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby congratulate Roy Velez on being named 2006 Texan of the Year |
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by the Dallas Morning News and extend to him best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for him |
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as an expression of esteem from the Texas Legislature. |