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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Eduardo R. Sanchez of San Antonio on July 21, 2020, at |
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the age of 62; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Rodolfo and Otilia Sanchez, Eddie Sanchez |
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was born on September 30, 1957, and he grew up with the |
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companionship of six siblings, Frank, Elia, Christina, Aurora, |
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Marcelino, and Estella; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Sanchez enjoyed a rewarding career with Riata |
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and Cavender Cadillac that spanned nearly four and a half decades; |
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highly engaged in his community, he was a member of the San Antonio |
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Stock Show and Rodeo for more than 27 years, including 9 years as a |
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director, and he served on the livestock and souvenir committees; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. Sanchez gave generously of |
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his time and talents to a number of religious organizations; for |
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over a quarter century, he served Blessed Sacrament Church and |
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School by helping with the Halloween Carnival, church choir, |
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Catholic Youth Organization, and various events; he was also |
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involved in ACTS Retreats for 19 years and the Knights of Columbus |
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Blessed Sacrament Council No. 7016 for 16 years, during which time |
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he held multiple officer positions and reached the rank of |
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fourth-degree Knight; in addition, he was a member of the |
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International Order of Alhambra; and |
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WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Sanchez treasured time spent |
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with his family and friends; he shared a fulfilling marriage of |
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three and a half decades with his wife, Elaine, and he was the |
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devoted father of two children, Courtney and Alec; with the passing |
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years, he was further blessed with a granddaughter, Emersyn; in his |
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leisure hours, he delighted in life's simple pleasures, such as |
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listening to music and dancing; and |
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WHEREAS, Eddie Sanchez was a man of great compassion who |
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found joy and inspiration in helping others, and he leaves behind a |
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record of service that his loved ones can remember with pride; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Eduardo R. Sanchez and |
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extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family and to his many |
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friends; 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 Eddie |
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Sanchez. |