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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A life filled with meaningful achievements drew to a |
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close with the passing of Domingo T. Orozco of Texas City on |
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August 8, 2025, at the age of 77; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Valentin and Carmen Orozco, Dom Orozco |
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was born on December 14, 1947; he grew up with the companionship of |
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three siblings, Angela, Mary Lou, and Gloria, and he graduated from |
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Texas City High School in 1966; answering his nation's call to duty, |
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he joined the U.S. Army and served as a medical technician during |
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the Vietnam War; he was awarded the Soldier's Medal in 1968, and he |
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went on to be stationed in White Sands, New Mexico, after serving |
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overseas; following his return to civilian life, he maintained his |
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connection with the military community as a member of VFW Post |
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No. 62 in Reading, Massachusetts, and American Legion Post No. 89 |
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in Texas City; and |
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WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Massachusetts, Mr. Orozco |
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was employed as a project manager and director at various companies |
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over the course of his career; in addition to his professional |
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achievements, he also coached soccer and served as president of the |
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Reading United Soccer Club for several years; after returning to |
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Texas, he became involved with the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of |
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Commerce, where he gave generously of his time and talents by |
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volunteering with the Golden Division and serving as director of |
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volunteers; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Orozco was preceded in death by his wife, |
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Geraldine Shanahan Orozco, and he was the proud father of two |
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daughters, Deborah and Elizabeth; with the passing years, he had |
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the privilege of watching his family grow to include four |
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grandchildren, Luke, Mackenzie, Jacob, and Talon; in his leisure |
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time, he enjoyed reading and writing; and |
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WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Dom Orozco |
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leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far |
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richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured |
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place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory |
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of Domingo T. Orozco and extend sincere condolences to his family |
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and 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 Dom Orozco. |