Bill Text: TX HR1524 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 1524

Bill Title: In memory of Dallas firefighter David Leos.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-19 - Reported enrolled [HR1524 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR1524-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 1524



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
	meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
	of David Leos, who passed away on September 2, 2021, at the age of
	62; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Faustino and Maria Leos, David Leos was
	born in Dallas on July 15, 1959; he was raised in Mesquite, and he
	grew up with the companionship of seven siblings; following his
	graduation from Bishop Lynch High School in 1977, he continued his
	education at The University of Texas at Arlington; and
	WHEREAS, In 1981, Mr. Leos embarked on a four-decade career
	with the Dallas Fire-Rescue department, and he distinguished
	himself as one of the city's longest-serving Latino firefighters;
	he served on the front lines as a paramedic for 13 years, and along
	the way, he endeared himself to others in the department through his
	work as a driver engineer and cook; he earned a reputation for his
	easygoing demeanor and his ability to accomplish just about any
	task, and his colleagues collected many "Super Dave" stories
	through the years; and
	WHEREAS, David Leos contracted COVID-19 while performing EMS
	duties, and he eventually succumbed to complications from the
	disease; he was the first active duty firefighter in Dallas to die
	from COVID-19 and was laid to rest with full honors from Dallas
	Fire-Rescue; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Leos and his wife, Darlene, shared a rewarding
	marriage, and he was the proud father of two sons, David and Joseph,
	and six daughters, Tiffany, Karyn, Sarah, Helena, Liana, and
	Lauren; with the passing years, he experienced the joy of welcoming
	six grandchildren into his treasured family; he and his wife loved
	traveling, dancing, and participating in Zumba classes together,
	and he also enjoyed writing songs, playing the guitar, hunting, and
	fishing; known for his skills at the barbecue grill, he began
	entering competitions with Papa Leos BBQ, featuring his own secret
	sauce; moreover, he was a valued congregant of Lakepointe Church,
	and he turned to his faith for guidance in his life, particularly
	after fighting a difficult battle with leukemia; and
	WHEREAS, Although David Leos is deeply missed, memories of
	his faith, his strength, and his devotion to his family remain to
	comfort and inspire those he has left behind; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of David Leos and extend
	heartfelt condolences to his relatives and many friends; and, be it
	further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of David Leos.

	Bowers

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 1524 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on May 19, 2023.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House