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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Victor Valencia, who died on April 14, |
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2025, at the age of 64; and |
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WHEREAS, Born May 22, 1960, in Long Island, New York, to |
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Oscar and Ruth Valencia, Victor lived a life characterized by |
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exemplary service, unwavering faith, and profound dedication to |
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his family and community; and |
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WHEREAS, Victor Valencia honorably served his country as a |
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member of the United States Navy for nine and a half years, during |
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which time he was awarded two Navy Achievement Medals for his |
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outstanding contributions; and |
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WHEREAS, His innovative spirit and technical expertise led |
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to the development of a patented improvement on a ship's boiler, |
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an invention implemented throughout the entire United States |
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naval fleet, demonstrating his commitment to excellence and |
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service to his nation; and |
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WHEREAS, Following his distinguished military career, |
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Mr. Valencia, alongside his wife Linda, established and operated |
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Sign Wizards beginning in 1988; they built a successful business |
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and many meaningful relationships with customers who became like |
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family; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Victor was a devoted member |
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of Bridge Church for 17 years, most recently serving as the First |
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Impression Ministry Director, where he welcomed all with warmth, |
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humor, and a heart full of love; and |
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WHEREAS, Victor Valencia's passion for sports was evident |
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in his enthusiastic support of New York teams, including the |
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Mets, Jets, Knicks, and Rangers; he enjoyed his active |
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participation in ice hockey, and he coached the Sharks and the |
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Kempsville Kamikazes, in addition to founding the Venom team at |
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Chilled Ponds and competing at the national level with senior |
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teams; and |
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WHEREAS, Victor also enjoyed co-ed softball, volleyball, |
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golfing, kayaking, and fishing, and he conveyed the same |
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dedication and joy to his recreational pursuits as he did to all |
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aspects of his life; and |
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WHEREAS, Victor Valencia's greatest legacy lies in his |
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family relationships; he was a loving husband to Linda for nearly |
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28 years, and they forged a partnership built on mutual respect, |
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shared work, and enduring love; and |
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WHEREAS, He was an exceptional father and stepfather who |
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provided consistent support, guidance, and love to his children, |
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Renada, Sonja, Brian, Reyna, and Victor, teaching them through |
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example the values of loyalty, strength, and compassion; and |
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WHEREAS, As "Pop Pop" to seven grandchildren, Bianca, |
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Keegan, Kumar, Paisley, Micah, Reef, and Jackson, he created |
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cherished memories and imparted wisdom that will continue to |
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influence future generations; and |
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WHEREAS, Victor Valencia fostered unity within his blended |
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family, bringing together his children, their mother Gayle, and |
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his stepchildren into one cohesive family unit, while also |
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maintaining close bonds with his siblings Oscar, Maria, Johnny, |
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and Dolores, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and extended |
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family members; and |
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WHEREAS, His remarkable capacity to forge meaningful |
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connections extended beyond family to countless friends and |
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community members, and he was noted for his warmth and his |
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ability to transform everyday interactions into opportunities |
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for kindness and fellowship; and |
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WHEREAS, Victor Valencia embodied dependability and |
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selflessness in all his relationships; he was consistently |
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present for life's significant moments and everyday challenges |
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alike, offering practical help, emotional support, and |
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unwavering commitment to those he loved; and |
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WHEREAS, His legacy of quiet strength, genuine care, and |
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steadfast presence will continue to be a source of inspiration to |
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his loved ones and friends and to all who were fortunate enough to |
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know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Victor Valencia |
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and extend sincere condolences to his bereaved family; and, be it |
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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 Victor Valencia. |