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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 602
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In Memory |
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Robert Vasquez Abeita |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas pays tribute to |
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the life of Robert "Pinaco" Vasquez Abeita, who died March 17, |
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2013, at the age of 69; and |
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WHEREAS, Robert Abeita was a dearly loved family man and a |
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respected mentor to countless boys and girls in Austin; he was |
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also an athlete, a coach, and an accomplished businessman; and |
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WHEREAS, This community servant parlayed his love for |
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sports into positive interactions with young people; born April |
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14, 1943, in the Texas capital city, Robert Abeita was committed |
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to helping young Austin residents throughout his adult life; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Abeita played fast-pitch softball with his |
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beloved Austin Jokers and coached a variety of sports for young |
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men; he also founded the Saint Elmo Community Sports Program to |
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give young boys and girls the opportunity to play organized |
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sports; and |
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WHEREAS, Committed to helping his athletes succeed, he |
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learned screen printing in order to make uniforms for his teams; |
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he later used that skill to start his own business, AC |
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Silkscreen; for his devotion to young people, he was honored by |
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the City of Austin; and |
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WHEREAS, A father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, |
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Robert Abeita was beloved by his family and his community, and he |
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leaves behind memories that will be cherished forever by his |
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wife, Irene, and all who were privileged to share in his life; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Robert "Pinaco" Vasquez Abeita; 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 Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Robert Abeita. |
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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 April 4, 2013, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |