H.R. No. 675 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Senior Corporal Victor Antonio Lozada, Sr., of the Dallas Police Department was killed in the line of duty on February 22, 2008, at the age of 49, and his untimely death was a tragic loss to his family, to his fellow peace officers, and to the citizens of Dallas; and WHEREAS, Senior Corporal Lozada exemplified in his personal and professional conduct the singular virtues of courage, integrity, and unwavering dedication; and WHEREAS, Throughout his 20-year tenure on the force, he compiled a record of meritorious service, earning 138 commendations, a Life Saving Award, and a Certificate of Merit; he also worked to keep young people out of harm's way by encouraging them to stay off the streets and out of gangs; and WHEREAS, Devotion to family and community formed the foundation on which this highly respected public servant built his life, and he will long be remembered for his commitment to helping others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Senior Corporal Victor Lozada and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Theresa Lozada; to his children, Victor Antonio Lozada, Jr., Lisa Anne Lozada, Stephanie Andrea Lozada, and David Alexander Lozada; to his mother, Josefina Lozada; to his sisters and brother; and to his other 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 Senior Corporal Victor Antonio Lozada, Sr. Madden ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 675 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 19, 2009. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House