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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 Manuel Phillipe De la Rosa of San Marcos on February 13, |
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2021, at the age of 51; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Austin to Manuel and Benita De la Rosa on |
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September 19, 1969, Manuel De la Rosa grew up with the companionship |
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of two siblings, Martin and Marietta; throughout his life, he |
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cherished time spent with his family, and he was the proud father of |
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a daughter, Jaime; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. De la Rosa earned a bachelor's degree in |
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sociology, and over the years, he served as a certified peace |
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officer with a number of agencies, including the Bridgeport Police |
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Department, the Sunset Valley Police Department, the Hays County |
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Sheriff's Office, the Texas State University Police Department, and |
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the Hays County Precinct 2 Constable's Office; and |
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WHEREAS, Among his many accolades, Mr. De la Rosa was named |
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the 2009 New Deputy of the Year and the 2011 Deputy of the Year in |
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Hays County; he received a Life Saving Award in 2010 and the Central |
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Texas Crime Prevention Association Willie Tisdale Award in 2012; |
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moreover, he earned the 2011 Law Enforcement Commendation Medal |
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from the Sons of the American Revolution for his outstanding work |
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with the Hays County Sheriff's Office field training officer |
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program; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. De la Rosa was deeply dedicated to serving his |
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community, and several times each year he gathered and delivered |
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clothing and toys to children in Mexico; in his leisure hours, he |
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enjoyed working out and renovating homes; and |
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WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Manuel De la |
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Rosa leaves behind a record of service that his loved ones can |
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remember with pride, and he will always hold a treasured place in |
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their hearts; 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 Manuel Phillipe De la |
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Rosa and extend sincere sympathy to all who mourn his passing; and, |
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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 Manuel De |
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la Rosa. |
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Zwiener |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 421 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on April 01, 2021. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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