H.R. No. 115
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of Jesse C. Turrubiate of La Marque on
August 5, 2021, at the age of 31; and
WHEREAS, The son of Sylvia Martin and Oscar Urbina, Jesse
Turrubiate was born in Galveston on August 9, 1989, and he grew up
with the companionship of his sister, Loren; answering his nation's
call to duty, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2008;
he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Iraq and was
honorably discharged in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life, Mr. Turrubiate attended
the College of the Mainland Fire Academy and went on to become an
officer and emergency management director for the San Leon Fire
Department; in 2019, he joined the La Marque Fire Department, where
his dedication and leadership earned him promotion to engineer and
acting captain for the department's B Shift; he also took great
pride in earning his advanced EMT certification; this esteemed
firefighter was posthumously promoted to the rank of captain; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Turrubiate enjoyed the
love and support of his wife, Randi, and he was a devoted father to
their three sons, Cayden, Tristan, and Nolan, and two daughters,
Mia and Emily; in his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing, gaming, and
playing with his children; and
WHEREAS, Beloved for his mischievous sense of humor, Jesse
Turrubiate brightened the world for all who knew him, and they will
forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Captain Jesse C. Turrubiate and extend sincere condolences to his
family and to his many friends; 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 Jesse
Turrubiate.
Middleton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 115 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on September 2, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House