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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Tony DeMaria, who died September 3, |
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2021, at the age of 88; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of wisdom, courage, and devotion to duty, |
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this esteemed veteran was a treasured member of the Montgomery |
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County community; and |
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WHEREAS, Tony DeMaria was born to Pete and Fena DeMaria in |
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1933; he served with distinction for 38 years as a member of the |
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United States Army, the United States Air Force, and the United |
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States Army Reserve; he served his country during the Korean War, |
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the Vietnam War, and Operation Desert Storm and was noted for his |
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talent as an aircraft mechanic and refueler; he also enjoyed a |
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career in the private sector as an aircraft mechanic at Hooks |
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Airport in Tomball for many years; and |
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WHEREAS, Tony was the devoted father of two daughters, |
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Stacy DeMaria and Dana Hoffart; he was blessed with two |
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grandsons, Ryan and Preston Hoffart, and he cherished time spent |
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cheering for them at baseball games; and |
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WHEREAS, Tony DeMaria enjoyed being outdoors and watching |
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the Dallas Cowboys and was noted for his deep love of country; he |
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was beloved by family and friends for his generous heart, his |
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strong character, and his great smile, and he leaves behind |
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memories that will long be cherished by all who were privileged |
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to share in his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere |
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condolences to the bereaved family of Tony DeMaria; and, be it |
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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 Tony DeMaria. |