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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their |
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memories of Albert Leal Jr. of Corpus Christi, who passed away on |
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March 5, 2018, at the age of 50; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Albert and Virginia Leal, Albert Leal was |
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born on December 6, 1967, in Corpus Christi, and he grew up with the |
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companionship of two siblings, Judy and David; he graduated from |
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W. B. Ray High School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in |
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criminal justice from St. Leo University; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Leal enjoyed a distinguished career in law |
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enforcement with the Corpus Christi Police Department that spanned |
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nearly 30 years, and he served on the board of directors for the |
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Corpus Christi Police Officers Association; an avid body builder |
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and boxer, he garnered six regional and two state Golden Gloves |
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titles as well as two Toughman Championship wins, and he officiated |
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numerous South Texas Amateur Boxing Association matches; he was |
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also active at his church, where he volunteered with the children's |
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ministry; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Leal drew strength from |
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the rewarding marriage that he shared with his wife of 23 years, |
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Mary Ann, and he took great pride in their two children, Albert and |
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Audrie; and |
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WHEREAS, Albert Leal was a devoted family man and a dedicated |
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peace officer, and he leaves behind a record of service that will |
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continue to inspire all those who knew and loved him; now, |
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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 Albert Leal Jr. and |
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extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and many friends; and, be it |
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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 Albert Leal |
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Jr. |