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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, U.S. Border Patrol Agent Javier Vega Jr. tragically |
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died in the line of duty on August 3, 2014, at the age of 36, and his |
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untimely death left a deep void in the lives of all who were |
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privileged to know this heroic officer; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on June 17, 1978, in La Feria to Javier and |
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Marie Vega, Javier Vega Jr. grew up with the companionship of a |
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brother, Jordy; he was an alumnus of La Feria High School, where he |
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played football and excelled at his studies, and he went on to |
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proudly serve his country as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps; |
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after leaving the military, he began a law enforcement career with |
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the U.S. Border Patrol on February 11, 2008; assigned as a K-9 |
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handler at the Kingsville Station, he was passionate about his work |
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and enjoyed the bond of camaraderie he shared with his K-9 partner, |
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Goldie; and |
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WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family, Javier Vega was |
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blessed with a loving wife, Andrea Brown Vega, and three sons, |
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Javier, Jiovanni, and Jarod; he enjoyed spending time with his |
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family and also counted running and fishing among his favorite |
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activities; he was known as a man of great kindness who was always |
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willing to help out a friend or stranger in need; on March 20, 2019, |
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the U.S. Border Patrol honored Agent Vega by rededicating the |
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Sarita Checkpoint in his name; and |
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WHEREAS, Javier Vega rendered exemplary service to his |
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country, his state, and his community, and the commitment and |
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bravery that he demonstrated, both in the daily fulfillment of his |
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duties and in the final moments of his life, will never be |
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forgotten; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Javier Vega Jr. and |
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extend heartfelt sympathy to his family, friends, and former |
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colleagues; 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 Javier Vega |
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Jr. |