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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, In 2010 and 2011, the State of Texas lost a number of |
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accomplished Texans, whose legacies live on through the loved ones |
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and achievements they leave behind; and |
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WHEREAS, Gone but forever remembered by those who knew them |
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as devoted husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, grandparents, |
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mentors, role models, and friends are the following individuals: |
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Bruck Watkin Barrick, who passed away on July 12, 2010; |
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Arturo Bocanegra, who passed away on April 1, 2011; |
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Gilbert "Gil" Jesus Chavez, who passed away on December 11, |
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2010; |
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Juanita Contreras, who passed away on April 7, 2011; |
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Maria Elena L. Espinosa, who passed away on October 23, 2010; |
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Antonio "Tony" Garza, who passed away on March 27, 2011; |
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Esteban "Steve" Jordan, who passed away on August 13, 2010; |
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Antonio "Toney" Arturo Lopez, who passed away on August 28, |
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2010; |
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Apolinar Martinez, who passed away on April 25, 2010; |
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Mario G. Obledo, who passed away on August 18, 2010; |
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Juan Jose Patlan, who passed away on February 14, 2010; |
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Refugia "Ruth" Mauricio Soto, who passed away on June 17, |
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2010; |
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Esperanza Trujillo, who passed away in October 2010; |
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Dr. David Weber, who passed away on August 20, 2010; and |
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Alfredo Zamora, who passed away in January 2010; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, as we pause in remembrance of these esteemed |
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men and women, we acknowledge the positive difference they made in |
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the world during their years on this earth, and we honor their |
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memories for the many ways they enhanced the communities in which |
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they lived and worked; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the lives of Bruck Watkin |
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Barrick, Arturo Bocanegra, Gilbert Jesus Chavez, Juanita |
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Contreras, Maria Elena L. Espinosa, Antonio Garza, Esteban Jordan, |
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Antonio Arturo Lopez, Apolinar Martinez, Mario G. Obledo, Juan Jose |
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Patlan, Refugia Mauricio Soto, Esperanza Trujillo, Dr. David Weber, |
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and Alfredo Zamora and extend deepest sympathy to all those who |
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mourn their passing; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for their families and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of these |
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admirable Texans. |