SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 100
In Memory
of
Sabino M. Vasquez
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Sabino M. Vasquez, who died July 8,
2013, at the age of 61; and
WHEREAS, Sabino Vasquez was born December 29, 1951; he
enjoyed a productive 33-year career with the Fort Worth Fire
Department, which he served as an arson investigator and bomb
technician, and he played an important role in the response to
the Wedgwood Baptist Church shooting incident in 1999; and
WHEREAS, Committed to the profession of firefighting, Mr.
Vasquez took a wide variety of courses to stay up to date on the
latest techniques and to learn new skills; he attended the
Federal Bureau of Investigation's Hazardous Devices School, the
Army School of Ammunition in England, and the National Fire
Academy; and
WHEREAS, He was committed to education and earned a
master's degree in criminology and criminal justice in 2011; he
also participated in numerous career days at local schools,
educating young people who were interested in pursuing a career
in firefighting; 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; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Sabino M. Vasquez; 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 Sabino M. Vasquez.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 30, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate