SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 32 In Memory of Ezequiel P. Laurel WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Ezequiel P. Laurel, who died December 11, 2020, at the age of 85; and WHEREAS, A native Laredoan, Ezequiel Laurel was born on April 29, 1935; he attended Saint Joseph Academy, and he earned a diploma from Martin High School; and WHEREAS, Mr. Laurel had a rewarding career in public service and was an esteemed community leader; he served as the Webb County tax assessor-collector for 25 years and later served in the El Paso Central Appraisal District for 14 years; he was active as a volunteer in his community and was a supporter of Habitat for Humanity for many years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Laurel shared 36 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Bebe Caballero Laurel; he was blessed with 10 children, Rick Laurel, Ezequiel P. Laurel Jr., Steven Laurel, Geoffrey Laurel, Laurence Laurel, Christopher Laurel, Michael Laurel, Alan Laurel, Judith Laurel, and John Thomas Laurel, and his four grandchildren were a source of much pride and joy for him; and WHEREAS, Ezequiel Laurel was a man of spiritual devotion, and he inspired those who knew him through his commitment to public service; he was beloved by many, and he leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Ezequiel P. Laurel; 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 Ezequiel Laurel. Zaffirini ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 9, 2021, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate