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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1
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In Memory |
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of |
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Eric Seymour Reed |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of El Paso in mourning the loss of Eric Seymour Reed, who |
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died June 8, 2013, at the age of 54; and |
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WHEREAS, Eric Reed was born in El Paso on August 27, 1958; he |
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became a well-known leader in the El Paso community as a prominent |
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advocate for the rights of people with disabilities; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a former advocacy coordinator for the Volar |
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Center for Independent Living and was a member of its board, and |
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he was a member of the Governor's Committee on People with |
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Disabilities; and |
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WHEREAS, He worked in collaboration with other leaders to |
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pass the first city ordinance in the nation prohibiting |
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discrimination against people with disabilities; he received the |
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El Conquistador Award and numerous other meritorious service |
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awards for his outstanding citizenship and volunteerism; and |
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WHEREAS, Eric was a man of strong character and high |
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standards, and his courageous attitude toward life was |
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inspirational to others; he was a generous, kindhearted person |
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who was respected in the community for his leadership and his |
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exceptional accomplishments; and |
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WHEREAS, Eric Reed was beloved by many, and he will long be |
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remembered with affection and appreciation by all who were |
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privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences |
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to the bereaved family of Eric Seymour Reed; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the |
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Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do |
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so in memory of Eric Reed. |
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Rodriguez |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on July 1, 2013, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |