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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 164
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas pays tribute to |
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the community of Sutherland Springs in solemn remembrance of the |
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tragic event that took place at the town's First Baptist Church |
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on November 5, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, Twenty-six beloved church members lost their |
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lives that day; twenty more were wounded, and countless lives |
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were forever changed when a gunman opened fire on the |
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congregation during Sunday services; and |
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WHEREAS, Almost everyone in the small community was |
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directly affected by this terrible event; many lost more than one |
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family member or close friend in the tragedy; and |
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WHEREAS, Warmly remembered by their families, their fellow |
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church members, and their neighbors and townspeople, those who |
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died were fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers, aunts, |
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uncles, grandparents, and children, all irreplaceable members of |
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a close-knit community that continues to mourn them; and |
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WHEREAS, The people of Sutherland Springs have |
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demonstrated exceptional resilience and have supported one |
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another with love and understanding as they have struggled to |
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carry on with their lives after this unimaginable loss; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby honor the lives of those who died in the |
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Sutherland Springs tragedy, recognize the members of this strong |
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and resilient community for their perseverance and commitment to |
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helping one another, and extend heartfelt wishes for continued |
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recovery and healing to all members of the community of |
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Sutherland Springs. |
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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 February 11, 2019, |
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by a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |