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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Waco in mourning the loss of John Eric "J. J." Joe, |
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who died February 25, 2025, at the age of 54; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Arlington on November 14, 1970, John Eric |
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Joe excelled in academics and football as a student at Lamar High |
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School, and his uncompromising work ethic, uplifting spirit and |
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charismatic personality helped to pave his path to success as a |
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college athlete and in his future career in sports broadcasting; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, J. J. joined the Baylor University football team |
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in 1990 and quickly gained acclaim for his talent as the team's |
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starting quarterback; during his four years on the team, he was a |
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three-time Academic All-American player, and he set records for |
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passing, completions, touchdown passes, and offensive yards that |
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still rank him among the top 10 in Baylor University history; he |
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was inducted into the Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006; and |
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WHEREAS, His dedication to the sport and to the university |
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earned him a position with the Baylor football radio broadcast |
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team in 2004, and he found much fulfillment in his role as a color |
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analyst for 21 seasons; through his broadcasting and his |
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community involvement, he shared his passion for football with |
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countless supporters and made a positive impact in the lives of |
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many young athletes; and |
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WHEREAS, Above all, he cherished spending time with his |
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wife, Lakeesha, and his many loved ones; he was blessed with |
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three sons, Jordan, Josh, and Jacob, who were each a source of |
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pride and joy to him and enriched his life immeasurably; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he |
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gave unselfishly to others, and his determination, warmth, and |
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infectious sense of humor will be forever cherished by his loving |
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family, the Baylor community, and by all who were privileged to |
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share in his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of John Eric Joe; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of J. J. Joe. |