Bill Text: TX SR395 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Joseph E. Torres.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-03-07 - Reported enrolled [SR395 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR395-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Joseph E. Torres | ||
| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and | ||
| commemorates the life of Dr. Joseph E. Torres, who died | ||
| February 5, 2017, at the age of 93; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Dr. Joseph Torres was an exemplary citizen who | ||
| was widely respected and admired in the El Paso community for his | ||
| many achievements; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A graduate of El Paso High School, Dr. Torres | ||
| served the nation with distinction in the United States Army Air | ||
| Corps in World War II; he began his military service in the | ||
| infantry, but later became a bombardier and navigator for B-17 | ||
| aircraft, and he flew 13 missions over Germany during the | ||
| war; and | ||
| WHEREAS, He went on to serve in the Army Air Corps Reserve | ||
| and in the Air Force Reserve, and he retired with the rank of | ||
| colonel; he practiced dentistry in El Paso for more than 60 | ||
| years; and | ||
| WHEREAS, He was the founder of the local chapter of the | ||
| American G.I. Forum and served as its vice commander; he was also | ||
| a founding member of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a nonprofit | ||
| organization, and he was instrumental in the founding of the | ||
| Legacy of Valor nonprofit organization; he was honored by the | ||
| 82nd Airborne Division Association for his exemplary service in | ||
| support of international freedom and world peace; 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 by those who were privileged to | ||
| share in his life; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
| Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved | ||
| family and friends of Dr. Joseph E. Torres; 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 Dr. Joseph E. Torres. | ||
| Rodríguez | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on March 7, 2017, by a | ||
| rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
