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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Trooper Moises Sanchez, who died on |
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August 24, 2019, at the age of 49; and |
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WHEREAS, A treasured Texan and a highly esteemed law |
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enforcement officer, Moises Sanchez is remembered for his rewarding |
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life of service to his fellow citizens and for his strength, his |
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courage, and his many contributions to his community and state; and |
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WHEREAS, Moises Sanchez served his country with distinction |
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in the United States Marine Corps from 1989 to 1993, and he had a |
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successful 18-year career with FedEx; he went on to join the Texas |
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Department of Public Safety, and he served as a state trooper for |
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more than four years; he earned a reputation for excellence in the |
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field of law enforcement, and he was greatly respected and admired |
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by his colleagues; and |
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WHEREAS, On April 6, 2019, Trooper Sanchez sustained two |
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gunshot wounds while serving in the line of duty in Edinburg, Texas, |
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and he passed away as a result of his injuries nearly five months |
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later; Trooper Sanchez was posthumously honored as a recipient of |
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the 2019 Star of Texas Award in recognition of his sacrifice and |
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service as a first responder; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his career in law enforcement, Moises |
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Sanchez demonstrated uncommon bravery and fortitude and an |
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exceptional commitment to public service; he was also a devoted |
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husband to his wife, Yvonne, and a devoted father to his three |
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children, Zachary, Zebastian, and Zoey; it is truly fitting that |
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the Texas Legislature honor his life and his invaluable service to |
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the citizens of Texas; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby pay tribute to the life of Moises Sanchez and extend sincere |
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condolences to his family; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared in honor |
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and in memory of Moises Sanchez. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 42 was adopted by the Senate |
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on April 6, 2021, by a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 42 was adopted by the House |
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on April 23, 2021, by a rising vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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Approved: |
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Governor |