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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A life filled with meaningful achievements ended far |
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too soon with the passing of James Edward Vasek of Austin on May 29, |
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2017, at the age of 48; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on December 30, 1968, in Spokane, Washington, |
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Jim Vasek was the son of Edward James Vasek Jr. and Mary Manno |
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Vasek; he graduated as valedictorian of his class at La Grange High |
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School and went on to receive his bachelor's degree in physics from |
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Rice University before earning two master's degrees in physics and |
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material science from the University of Wisconsin--Madison; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Vasek built a successful 23-year career in |
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engineering with tenures at Motorola, Freescale Semiconductor, and |
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NXP Semiconductors; along the way, he maintained an active |
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lifestyle, which included mountain biking and completing many |
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marathons, half-marathons, and triathlons; in his free time, he |
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also enjoyed astronomy and volunteered extensively with Texas 4000 |
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for Cancer, Head for the Cure, Sunshine Camps of Austin, and Rice |
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Engineering Alumni; and |
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WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Vasek cherished his wife |
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of 21 years, Heather, and their children, Jenna and Dylan; he was |
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known for going out of his way to make others smile, and he enjoyed |
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planning parties and celebrating the achievements of those around |
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him; in turn, he was comforted by the support of his loved ones and |
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colleagues while fighting a long and courageous battle with cancer, |
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and he inspired them with the optimism, good humor, and spirit that |
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he demonstrated during that trying time; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of impressive intellect and boundless zest for |
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life, Jim Vasek will be greatly missed, and he will forever be |
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remembered with deepest affection and admiration by those who held |
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him dear; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory |
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of James Edward Vasek and extend heartfelt condolences to all who |
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mourn 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jim Vasek. |