SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 686

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Daniel Bazan, Jr., who died January 18, 2007, at the age of 21; and

WHEREAS, The beloved son of Orphalinda and Daniel Bazan, Daniel was born in Austin on March 10, 1985; he attended schools in San Marcos through the seventh grade; he then attended schools in Houston and graduated from North Shore Senior High School in the Galena Park Independent School District in 2003; and

WHEREAS, He attended San Jacinto College and was employed by Pappas Seafood Restaurant; and

WHEREAS, Known for his integrity, warmth, and sense of humor, Daniel enriched the lives of others and was beloved by his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, He was a devoted son and grandson and a true and loyal friend, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished forever by those who knew him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Daniel Bazan, Jr., and extend sincere condolences to his bereaved family: his parents, Orphalinda and Daniel Bazan; his paternal grandmother, Elvira Bazan Sloan; and his aunts, uncles, and cousins; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Daniel Bazan, Jr. Gallegos

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 12, 2007, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate