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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt by |
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family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Marco Antonio Zarate of |
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the Bellaire Police Department, who died in the line of duty on July |
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12, 2016, at the age of 52; and |
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WHEREAS, Marco Zarate was born in Houston to Cristina Jamaux |
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and Marco Zarate Sr. on October 2, 1963; he was a veteran of the |
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United States Marine Corps and joined the Bellaire Police |
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Department in May 2009; admired for his commitment to his work and |
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his community, Officer Zarate exemplified the finest qualities of a |
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dedicated law enforcement officer, and he was always willing to go |
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out of his way to help someone in need; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan served as a volunteer with the |
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Special Olympics, and he was an active member of the Thin Blue Line |
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motorcycle police community; passionate about health and fitness, |
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he earned a second-degree black belt in karate; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Officer Zarate enjoyed the |
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love and support of his wife, Cecilia, and he was a proud father to |
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three cherished daughters, Meghan, Miah, and Mayah; and |
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WHEREAS, Although the passing of this courageous officer is a |
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profound loss to the Bellaire community, Marco Zarate leaves behind |
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a record of service that will forever remain a source of inspiration |
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to all who had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Officer Marco |
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Zarate and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family 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 his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Marco |
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Zarate. |