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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 395
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In Memory |
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of |
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Joseph E. Torres |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Dr. Joseph E. Torres, who died |
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February 5, 2017, at the age of 93; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Joseph Torres was an exemplary citizen who |
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was widely respected and admired in the El Paso community for his |
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many achievements; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of El Paso High School, Dr. Torres |
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served the nation with distinction in the United States Army Air |
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Corps in World War II; he began his military service in the |
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infantry, but later became a bombardier and navigator for B-17 |
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aircraft, and he flew 13 missions over Germany during the |
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war; and |
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WHEREAS, He went on to serve in the Army Air Corps Reserve |
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and in the Air Force Reserve, and he retired with the rank of |
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colonel; he practiced dentistry in El Paso for more than 60 |
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years; and |
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WHEREAS, He was the founder of the local chapter of the |
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American G.I. Forum and served as its vice commander; he was also |
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a founding member of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a nonprofit |
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organization, and he was instrumental in the founding of the |
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Legacy of Valor nonprofit organization; he was honored by the |
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82nd Airborne Division Association for his exemplary service in |
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support of international freedom and world peace; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he |
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gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued |
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counsel will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to |
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share in his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family and friends of Dr. Joseph E. Torres; 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 Dr. Joseph E. Torres. |
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Rodríguez |
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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 March 7, 2017, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |