SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 630
In Memory
of
Abel Alaniz
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Abel Alaniz, who died November 13, 2014,
at the age of 56; and
WHEREAS, Abel Alaniz was born on February 27, 1958, in
Monahans, to Gloria and Jose Alaniz; he graduated in the top 10
percent of his 1976 class at Rio Hondo High School, where he was a
participant in numerous extracurricular activities; and
WHEREAS, He received a full scholarship from the Houston
Livestock Show and Rodeo and attended Sam Houston State
University, where he earned a degree in criminal justice; and
WHEREAS, After his graduation, Mr. Alaniz began a long and
productive career with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice;
he first served as a correctional officer but quickly joined the
Parole Division as an institutional parole officer; he was named
Parole Officer of the Year for Region III before going on to serve
as a hearing officer and as a regional operations supervisor; in
2005, he became director of administration in Austin, and he
retired in 2008; and
WHEREAS, He married his high school sweetheart, Amanda
Jaramillo Alaniz, and the couple enjoyed more than three decades
of marriage; they raised three children together and were blessed
with eight grandsons; 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; 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, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Abel Alaniz; 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 Abel Alaniz.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 27, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate