SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 913
In Memory
of
Job M. Reigoux
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Staff Sergeant Job M. Reigoux, who died
in the line of duty June 1, 2013, at the age of 30 while serving
his country in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Job Reigoux was born April 15, 1983, in Austin, to
Reuben Reigoux-Rios and Maria E. Guevara; he was quiet and
reserved as a young man, and his interests included working on
classic sports cars with his father; he was a 2001 graduate of
Echelon Charter School; and
WHEREAS, He met his wife and the love of his life, Erica
Santiago, while working in retail, and the couple was blessed
with two children, Seth and Maddison; and
WHEREAS, Shortly after his marriage to Erica, he enlisted
in the United States Army and began his service stationed in
Schweinfurt, Germany, in 2006; he was twice deployed to Iraq and
was serving in Afghanistan with the 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, when he
gave his last full measure of devotion to his country; his
decorations included a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Reigoux is part of the long line of
courageous men and women whose bravery and sacrifice have left a
lasting mark on the world; his unwavering dedication to duty and
honor embodied the highest ideals of the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, A young man of courage, strength, and compassion,
he gave unselfishly to others, and his ready humor, his generous
spirit, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest
will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to share in his
life; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted son, brother, husband, and
father, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and many friends; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his ultimate sacrifice in the
Global War on Terror, Staff Sergeant Reigoux is being
posthumously honored at a Joint Memorial Day Ceremony in the
Texas House of Representatives on May 23, 2015; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Job M. Reigoux; 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 Job M. Reigoux.
Watson Watson
Watson
Bettencourt Hall Perry Bettencourt Hall Perry
Bettencourt Hall Perry
Birdwell Hancock Rodríguez Birdwell Hancock Rodríguez
Birdwell Hancock Rodríguez
Burton Hinojosa Schwertner Burton Hinojosa Schwertner
Burton Hinojosa Schwertner
Campbell Huffines Seliger Campbell Huffines Seliger
Campbell Huffines Seliger
Creighton Huffman Taylor of Galveston Creighton Huffman Taylor of Galveston
Creighton Huffman Taylor of Galveston
Ellis Kolkhorst Taylor of Collin Ellis Kolkhorst Taylor of Collin
Ellis Kolkhorst Taylor of Collin
Eltife Lucio Uresti Eltife Lucio Uresti
Eltife Lucio Uresti
Estes Menéndez West Estes Menéndez West
Estes Menéndez West
Fraser Nelson Whitmire Fraser Nelson Whitmire
Fraser Nelson Whitmire
Garcia Nichols Zaffirini Garcia Nichols Zaffirini
Garcia Nichols Zaffirini
Patrick, 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 20, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Watson
Bettencourt Hall Perry
Birdwell Hancock Rodríguez
Burton Hinojosa Schwertner
Campbell Huffines Seliger
Creighton Huffman Taylor of Galveston
Ellis Kolkhorst Taylor of Collin
Eltife Lucio Uresti
Estes Menéndez West
Fraser Nelson Whitmire
Garcia Nichols Zaffirini