Bill Text: TX SR1 | 2013 | 83rd Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Eric Seymour Reed.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-07-01 - Reported enrolled [SR1 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR1-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
Eric Seymour Reed | ||
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the | ||
citizens of El Paso in mourning the loss of Eric Seymour Reed, who | ||
died June 8, 2013, at the age of 54; and | ||
WHEREAS, | ||
WHEREAS, He was a former advocacy coordinator for the Volar | ||
Center for Independent Living and was a member of its board, and | ||
he was a member of the Governor's Committee on People with | ||
Disabilities; and | ||
WHEREAS, He worked in collaboration with other leaders to | ||
pass the first city ordinance in the nation prohibiting | ||
discrimination against people with disabilities; he received the | ||
El Conquistador Award and numerous other meritorious service | ||
awards for his outstanding citizenship and volunteerism; and | ||
WHEREAS, Eric was a man of strong character and high | ||
standards, and his courageous attitude toward life was | ||
inspirational to others; he was a generous, kindhearted person | ||
who was respected in the community for his leadership and his | ||
exceptional accomplishments; and | ||
WHEREAS, Eric Reed was beloved by many, and he will long be | ||
remembered with affection and appreciation by all who were | ||
privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, | ||
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 Eric Reed. | ||
Rodriguez | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on July 1, 2013, by a | ||
rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |