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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt by |
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the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Ismael Z. Chavez of |
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the McAllen Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty on |
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July 11, 2020, at the age of 38; and |
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WHEREAS, Ismael Chavez was born in McAllen on October 19, |
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1981, to Ismael and Cynthia Chavez; he grew up with three siblings, |
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Maru, Chiara, and Gladys, and he was fondly known as "Smiley" to his |
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circle of loved ones, which also included his nephew, Matthew, his |
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niece, Valeria, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; a |
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member of the Class of 2000 at Edinburg High School, he went on to |
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graduate from The University of Texas at San Antonio; he was |
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employed for around 10 years as a science teacher and coach at |
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Weslaco East High School, where he used humor to engage students in |
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the classroom; and |
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WHEREAS, Pursuing his longtime goal of working in law |
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enforcement, Mr. Chavez joined the McAllen Police Department and |
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graduated from its police academy in 2018; he was a devoted public |
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servant, and his efforts furthered the agency's mission of serving |
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and protecting the community during his time on the force; over the |
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course of his tenure, he was actively involved with the McAllen |
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Police Association and the McAllen First Responders Guns and Hoses |
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Foundation; Officer Chavez drew strength in all his endeavors from |
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his deep and abiding faith; and |
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WHEREAS, Ismael Chavez was a brave and dedicated officer, a |
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loving son, brother, and uncle, and a man whose kind and generous |
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nature enriched the lives of everyone around him, and he will |
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forever hold a special place in the hearts of those he leaves |
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behind; now, 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 Officer Ismael |
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Z. Chavez and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his |
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passing; 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 Ismael |
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Chavez. |