SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 957 In Memory of Timothy Julio Dovel WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Timothy Julio Dovel, who died March 11, 2014, at the age of 18; and WHEREAS, Timothy Dovel was born January 23, 1996, in Lancaster, Texas, to Timothy and Ana Lucia Dovel; he grew up in Texas and was attending Azle High School when his family moved to Ogallala, Nebraska; and WHEREAS, He attended Ogallala High School for his junior year before returning to Azle so that he could graduate with his longtime classmates in Texas; he became very close to the Jimenez family who hosted his stay in Azle; and WHEREAS, Timothy had many talents and interests and enjoyed playing video games and listening to music with his friends; he particularly enjoyed equipping his pickup with the latest in audio equipment; and WHEREAS, He was a kind and respectful young man who gave unselfishly to others, and his ready smile, his generous nature, 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, and grandson, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished 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 Timothy Julio Dovel; 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 Timothy Julio Dovel. Menéndez ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 22, 2015, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate