Bill Text: TX SCR42 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Moises Sanchez.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3)
Status: (Passed) 2021-05-08 - Signed by the Governor [SCR42 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-SCR42-Enrolled.html
| S.C.R. No. 42 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas honors and | ||
| commemorates the life of Trooper Moises Sanchez, who died on | ||
| August 24, 2019, at the age of 49; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A treasured Texan and a highly esteemed law | ||
| enforcement officer, Moises Sanchez is remembered for his rewarding | ||
| life of service to his fellow citizens and for his strength, his | ||
| courage, and his many contributions to his community and state; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Moises Sanchez served his country with distinction | ||
| in the United States Marine Corps from 1989 to 1993, and he had a | ||
| successful 18-year career with FedEx; he went on to join the Texas | ||
| Department of Public Safety, and he served as a state trooper for | ||
| more than four years; he earned a reputation for excellence in the | ||
| field of law enforcement, and he was greatly respected and admired | ||
| by his colleagues; and | ||
| WHEREAS, On April 6, 2019, Trooper Sanchez sustained two | ||
| gunshot wounds while serving in the line of duty in Edinburg, Texas, | ||
| and he passed away as a result of his injuries nearly five months | ||
| later; Trooper Sanchez was posthumously honored as a recipient of | ||
| the 2019 Star of Texas Award in recognition of his sacrifice and | ||
| service as a first responder; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Throughout his career in law enforcement, Moises | ||
| Sanchez demonstrated uncommon bravery and fortitude and an | ||
| exceptional commitment to public service; he was also a devoted | ||
| husband to his wife, Yvonne, and a devoted father to his three | ||
| children, Zachary, Zebastian, and Zoey; it is truly fitting that | ||
| the Texas Legislature honor his life and his invaluable service to | ||
| the citizens of Texas; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas | ||
| hereby pay tribute to the life of Moises Sanchez and extend sincere | ||
| condolences to his family; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared in honor | ||
| and in memory of Moises Sanchez. | ||
| ______________________________ | ______________________________ | |
| President of the Senate | Speaker of the House | |
| I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 42 was adopted by the Senate | ||
| on April 6, 2021, by a rising vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 42 was adopted by the House | ||
| on April 23, 2021, by a rising vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
| Approved: | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Date | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Governor | ||
