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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Senior Corporal Victor Antonio Lozada, Sr., of the |
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Dallas Police Department was killed in the line of duty on February |
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22, 2008, at the age of 49, and his untimely death was a tragic loss |
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to his family, to his fellow peace officers, and to the citizens of |
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Dallas; and |
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WHEREAS, Senior Corporal Lozada exemplified in his personal |
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and professional conduct the singular virtues of courage, |
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integrity, and unwavering dedication; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his 20-year tenure on the force, he |
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compiled a record of meritorious service, earning 138 |
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commendations, a Life Saving Award, and a Certificate of Merit; he |
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also worked to keep young people out of harm's way by encouraging |
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them to stay off the streets and out of gangs; and |
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WHEREAS, Devotion to family and community formed the |
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foundation on which this highly respected public servant built his |
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life, and he will long be remembered for his commitment to helping |
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others; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Senior Corporal |
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Victor Lozada and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his |
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family: to his wife, Theresa Lozada; to his children, Victor |
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Antonio Lozada, Jr., Lisa Anne Lozada, Stephanie Andrea Lozada, and |
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David Alexander Lozada; to his mother, Josefina Lozada; to his |
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sisters and brother; and to his other relatives and many friends; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Senior |
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Corporal Victor Antonio Lozada, Sr. |