H.R. No. 1148
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the untimely loss of
Angel Antonio Acuna, who died on March 9, 2009, at the age of 44; and
WHEREAS, Angel Acuna was born in San Antonio on March 6, 1965,
to Abel Jose and Elba D. Acuna; he graduated from Roosevelt High
School and attended St. Mary's University; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Acuna was a
citizen soldier, serving 20 years in the 149th Squadron of the Texas
Air National Guard; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Acuna served five years as a security officer
with the Methodist Healthcare System; he also spent three years as a
patrol officer with the University Health System and nine years
with the St. Mary's University Police Department; most recently, he
was an officer with the Alamo Heights Police Department; and
WHEREAS, This experienced law enforcement professional was a
TCLOSE-certified firearms instructor, as well as a certified Rape
Aggression Defense instructor and a certified instructor for the
International Police Mountain Bike Association; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Acuna shared his love of bicycling with local
students, participating in the bike rodeos held by elementary
schools in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, A loving husband and devoted father, Angel Acuna
dedicated his life to his family and to the welfare of his
community, and though he was taken much too soon, his remarkable
spirit will stay forever in the hearts of all those who loved him;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Angel Antonio Acuna
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Deborah Lynn Acuna; to his daughters, Adriana D'Jenedie,
Angel Ryan, and Alexis Rose; to his son, Adam Xavier; to his mother,
Elba D. Acuna; and to his other relatives and 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 honor of Angel
Antonio Acuna.
Martinez Fischer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1148 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 16, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House