SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 346

In Memory

of

Derrik Alonzo Juarez

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Derrik Alonzo Juarez, who died August 17, 2020, at the age of 44; and

WHEREAS, Derrik Juarez was born on March 14, 1976, in Houston; he lived most of his life in the Rio Grande Valley and was an honors graduate of The University of Texas at Brownsville; he went on to earn a degree from The University of Texas School of Law; and

WHEREAS, He enjoyed a distinguished career in the practice of law, and he took pride in the respect of his peers in the South Texas legal community; and

WHEREAS, He was devoted to his family, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Derrik Alonzo Juarez: his wife, Myrna Zolezzi de Juarez, and daughter, Vida; his former wife, Adriana Garcia, and their children, Christian, Brandon, and Hannah Juarez; and his granddaughter, Emmalynn Juarez; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Derrik Alonzo Juarez.

Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 3, 2021, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate