H.R. No. 1118
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, U.S. Border Patrol Agent Javier Vega Jr. tragically
died in the line of duty on August 3, 2014, at the age of 36, and his
untimely death left a deep void in the lives of all who were
privileged to know this heroic officer; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 17, 1978, in La Feria to Javier and
Marie Vega, Javier Vega Jr. grew up with the companionship of a
brother, Jordy; he was an alumnus of La Feria High School, where he
played football and excelled at his studies, and he went on to
proudly serve his country as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps;
after leaving the military, he began a law enforcement career with
the U.S. Border Patrol on February 11, 2008; assigned as a K-9
handler at the Kingsville Station, he was passionate about his work
and enjoyed the bond of camaraderie he shared with his K-9 partner,
Goldie; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family, Javier Vega was
blessed with a loving wife, Andrea Brown Vega, and three sons,
Javier, Jiovanni, and Jarod; he enjoyed spending time with his
family and also counted running and fishing among his favorite
activities; he was known as a man of great kindness who was always
willing to help out a friend or stranger in need; on March 20, 2019,
the U.S. Border Patrol honored Agent Vega by rededicating the
Sarita Checkpoint in his name; and
WHEREAS, Javier Vega rendered exemplary service to his
country, his state, and his community, and the commitment and
bravery that he demonstrated, both in the daily fulfillment of his
duties and in the final moments of his life, will never be
forgotten; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Javier Vega Jr. and
extend heartfelt sympathy to his family, friends, and former
colleagues; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Javier Vega
Jr.
Lucio III
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1118 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 18, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House