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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 83
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In Memory |
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of |
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Efrain Jesus Laurel |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Efrain Jesus "E. J." Laurel, who died |
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January 3, 2019, at the age of 86; and |
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WHEREAS, E. J. Laurel was an exemplary citizen and a highly |
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respected law enforcement officer who was known for his courage, |
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commitment to public service, and attention to detail; he was |
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passionate about his work, and he had a positive impact on life in |
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Laredo and across the Rio Grande Valley; and |
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WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, the late Alma Diana P. |
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Laurel, were blessed with five children, Efrain Laurel Jr., |
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Araceli Vasquez, Carlos Laurel, Clarissa Elizondo, and Diedra |
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Lizcano; his 14 grandchildren and his five great-grandchildren |
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were a source of much pride and joy for him; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Laredo, E. J. Laurel began his 40-year |
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career in law enforcement by serving as a United States customs |
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agent; he later worked for a time with the Drug Enforcement |
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Administration before becoming the Webb County Precinct 4 |
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constable; he concluded his career by serving as chief of the |
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Laredo Police Department; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Laurel held a master's degree in |
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interdisciplinary studies, and he was noted for his exceptional |
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memory for historical facts; he was a man of many interests and an |
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avid baseball fan, and he took great joy in living each day to the |
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fullest; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and |
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grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished |
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forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Efrain Jesus Laurel; 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 E. J. Laurel. |
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Zaffirini |
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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 January 28, 2019, by |
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a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |