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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Words cannot express the heartache felt at the loss |
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of U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Jorge Luis Velasquez of |
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Houston, who died while bravely serving his country on May 13, 2012, |
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at the age of 35; and |
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WHEREAS, Assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 56, Petty |
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Officer Second Class Velasquez passed away in Manama, Bahrain; and |
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WHEREAS, Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to this |
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nation's servicemen and servicewomen, who make immeasurable |
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sacrifices for their country and who risk their very lives in its |
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behalf; and |
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WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of the U.S. armed |
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forces, Jorge Luis Velasquez inspired others with his fortitude, |
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tenacity, and courage; although his death leaves a void in the lives |
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of his loved ones, they will forever carry memories of this heroic |
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Texan close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby pay tribute to the life of Petty Officer Second Class Jorge |
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Luis Velasquez and extend sincere sympathy to all those who mourn |
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his passing; 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of |
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U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Jorge Luis Velasquez. |