SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 330
In Memory
of
Jaime Jorge Zapata
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Jaime Jorge Zapata, who died February
15, 2011, at the age of 32 while serving his country as a special
agent for United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Jaime Jorge Zapata was born May 7, 1978, in
Brownsville to Amador Zapata, Jr., and Mary Zapata-Muñoz; he
graduated from The University of Texas at Brownsville in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Zapata joined United States Immigration and
Customs Enforcement in 2006 and served with honor and distinction
over the course of his career; he was a member of the Human
Smuggling and Trafficking Unit and the Border Enforcement
Security Task Force; and
WHEREAS, A young man of courage, strength, and compassion,
he gave unselfishly to others, and his patriotism, his dedication
to duty, and his commitment to doing the right thing will not be
forgotten by those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, He was a loving son and brother, and he leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and
countless friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Jaime Jorge Zapata: his parents, Amador Zapata, Jr.,
and Mary Zapata-Muñoz; his fiancée, Stacye Joyner; and his
brothers, Amador Zapata III, Carlos Zapata, Jose Zapata, and
Erick Zapata; 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 Jaime Jorge Zapata.
Lucio
Birdwell Harris Seliger Birdwell Harris Seliger
Birdwell Harris Seliger
Carona Hegar Shapiro Carona Hegar Shapiro
Carona Hegar Shapiro
Davis Hinojosa Uresti Davis Hinojosa Uresti
Davis Hinojosa Uresti
Deuell Huffman Van de Putte Deuell Huffman Van de Putte
Deuell Huffman Van de Putte
Duncan Jackson Watson Duncan Jackson Watson
Duncan Jackson Watson
Ellis Nelson Wentworth Ellis Nelson Wentworth
Ellis Nelson Wentworth
Eltife Nichols West Eltife Nichols West
Eltife Nichols West
Estes Ogden Whitmire Estes Ogden Whitmire
Estes Ogden Whitmire
Fraser Patrick Williams Fraser Patrick Williams
Fraser Patrick Williams
Gallegos Rodriguez Zaffirini Gallegos Rodriguez Zaffirini
Gallegos Rodriguez Zaffirini
Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 3, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Birdwell Harris Seliger
Carona Hegar Shapiro
Davis Hinojosa Uresti
Deuell Huffman Van de Putte
Duncan Jackson Watson
Ellis Nelson Wentworth
Eltife Nichols West
Estes Ogden Whitmire
Fraser Patrick Williams
Gallegos Rodriguez Zaffirini