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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The passing of Benjamin Sanchez of El Paso on |
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February 14, 2013, at the age of 57, brought a great loss to his |
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family and many friends; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Carlos and Genoveva Sanchez, Mr. Sanchez |
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was born in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and grew up in a large family |
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that included nine brothers and four sisters; through the years, he |
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welcomed many nieces and nephews, and he was a loving and devoted |
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uncle; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Sanchez worked as a custodian at Cathedral High |
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School for 12 years; a highly valued member of the staff, he always |
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took time to encourage students, and he often gave lunch money to |
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children in need; his ready smile brightened the days of everyone at |
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the school; and |
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WHEREAS, Thoughtful and caring, Benjamin Sanchez expressed |
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his strong faith through his many acts of kindness; although he is |
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deeply missed by all who were privileged to share in the richness of |
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his life, memories of his warmth, compassion, and joy will remain a |
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lasting source of inspiration; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Benjamin Sanchez and |
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extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his |
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brothers, Arturo, Baltazar, Carlos, Agustin, Juan, Manuel, Raul, |
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and Salvador; to his sisters, Graciela, Maria Teresa, Rosa Maria, |
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and Maria Elena; and to his many other relatives and friends; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House |
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of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Benjamin |
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Sanchez. |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1072 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on April 3, 2013. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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