SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 100
	In Memory
	of
	Sabino M. Vasquez
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Sabino M. Vasquez, who died July 8,
	2013, at the age of 61; and
	WHEREAS, Sabino Vasquez was born December 29, 1951; he
	enjoyed a productive 33-year career with the Fort Worth Fire
	Department, which he served as an arson investigator and bomb
	technician, and he played an important role in the response to
	the Wedgwood Baptist Church shooting incident in 1999; and
	WHEREAS, Committed to the profession of firefighting, Mr.
	Vasquez took a wide variety of courses to stay up to date on the
	latest techniques and to learn new skills; he attended the
	Federal Bureau of Investigation's Hazardous Devices School, the
	Army School of Ammunition in England, and the National Fire
	Academy; and
	WHEREAS, He was committed to education and earned a
	master's degree in criminology and criminal justice in 2011; he
	also participated in numerous career days at local schools,
	educating young people who were interested in pursuing a career
	in firefighting; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
	gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
	counsel will not be forgotten; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
	grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
	forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
	Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
	condolences to the bereaved family of Sabino M. Vasquez; 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 Sabino M. Vasquez.
	Davis
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on July 30, 2013, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate