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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 233
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Roberto Ramiro Avitia Jr.
5	5	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
6	6	commemorates the life of Roberto Ramiro Avitia Jr., who died
7	7	March 20, 2021, at the age of 67; and
8	8	WHEREAS, A beloved civic leader and an esteemed law
9	9	enforcement officer, Roberto Avitia enjoyed a fulfilling life of
10	10	service to his family, his community, and his church; and
11	11	WHEREAS, Roberto Avitia was born on October 23, 1953, in
12	12	Harlingen; he graduated cum laude from Pan American University
13	13	with a bachelor of science degree in law enforcement; he served
14	14	with distinction as a member of the Brownsville Police Department
15	15	for 36 years, and during his tenure, he earned numerous
16	16	commendations for his work in the Criminal Investigation
17	17	Division; he was appointed police commander in 2004 and was
18	18	appointed commander of the Professional Standard Command two
19	19	years later; he retired from public service in 2011; and
20	20	WHEREAS, Mr. Avitia shared 45 years of marriage with his
21	21	life's love, Elizabeth Limón Avitia; he was blessed with three
22	22	sons and with five grandchildren, who enriched his life
23	23	immeasurably; and
24	24	WHEREAS, A man guided in all things by his Christian faith,
25	25	Mr. Avitia taught Sunday school at both Temple Emmanuel
26	26	Assemblies of God Church and the International Christian Center,
27	27	and he volunteered his time to numerous charitable
28	28	organizations; his many civic leadership roles included serving
29	29	on the board of directors of the Brownsville Men's Bowling
30	30	Association and the Boys Club and serving as president of the
31	31	Mr. and Mrs. Club, the Mr. Amigo Association, and the Gathering
32	32	of the Eagles; and
33	33	WHEREAS, Mr. Avitia was passionate about football and
34	34	especially enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys, and he was an
35	35	avid collector of sports memorabilia; he was always ready to help
36	36	a neighbor in need, and he took great joy in searching for
37	37	personalized gifts for his many loved ones; and
38	38	WHEREAS, Noted for his compassionate nature, his quick
39	39	wit, and his tireless devotion to his community, Roberto Avitia
40	40	was beloved by many, and he leaves behind memories that will long
41	41	be cherished by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
42	42	therefore, be it
43	43	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
44	44	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
45	45	family of Roberto Ramiro Avitia Jr.; and, be it further
46	46	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
47	47	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
48	48	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
49	49	memory of Roberto Avitia.
50	50	Lucio
51	51	________________________________
52	52	President of the Senate
53	53	I hereby certify that the
54	54	above Resolution was adopted by
55	55	the Senate on April 12, 2021, by a
56	56	rising vote.
57	57	________________________________
58	58	Secretary of the Senate
59	59	________________________________
60	60	Member, Texas Senate