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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, No words can soften the pain of a life cut short, but |
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the family and friends of Salina Ann Rios of El Paso may find |
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comfort in their memories of this beloved young woman, who passed |
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away on April 26, 2013, at the age of 22; and |
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WHEREAS, Salina Rios, affectionately known as "Sal," was born |
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on September 16, 1990, to Edward and Theresa Rios; adored by her |
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older brothers, Jacob and Aaron, she spent much of her childhood |
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with them honing her skills on the soccer field; and |
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WHEREAS, Also talented academically, Ms. Rios graduated in |
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the top 10 percent of her class at Montwood High School and went on |
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to attend The University of Texas at Austin, where she was honored |
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as the Hispanic Health Professions Organization 2009-2010 Member of |
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the Year; she was known for her incomparable kindness and |
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compassion, both for her family and for children with disabilities; |
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in addition to volunteering with the Texas Autism Project, KidWorks |
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Therapy Services, and ColorCancer, she contributed to a number of |
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important causes through her participation in benefit runs, and |
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before her passing, she established the Head for the Cure Austin |
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race in an effort to raise awareness about brain cancer; and |
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WHEREAS, Though deeply saddened by her passing, those who |
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were fortunate enough to share in the affection and friendship of |
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Salina Rios will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, |
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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 Salina Ann Rios and |
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extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her |
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parents, Edward and Theresa Rios; to her brothers, Jacob Rios and |
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his wife, Allegra, and Aaron Rios and his wife, Tammy; to her |
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nieces, Tatum, Liliana, Miranda, and Mariana; to her nephews, Tosh |
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and Chris; to her grandparents, Lilia Rios, Irma Lerma, and Arturo |
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Lerma, Sr., and Chole Lerma; and to her other relatives and many |
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friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Salina Ann |
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Rios. |
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Pickett |
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Moody |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2720 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on May 26, 2013. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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