H.C.R. No. 101
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Brendan Luis Torres of the
Dalhart Volunteer Fire Department on October 4, 2022, at the age of
19, brought an incalculable loss to all those who were fortunate
enough to know this remarkable young man; and
WHEREAS, Brendan Torres was born in Dalhart on June 10, 2003,
to Jesse and Shannon Torres, and he grew up with the companionship
of his brother, Devin, and sister, Alex; he had recently graduated
from Dalhart High School in May 2022, and while in school, he played
youth baseball and football, participated in the Dalhart FFA and
4-H club, and studied agricultural mechanics; he began taking
college welding classes during his junior and senior year, and he
was working toward completing his welding degree and earning his
commercial driver's license; and
WHEREAS, Since the age of three, Mr. Torres had set his
sights on becoming a firefighter; he officially joined the Dalhart
Volunteer Fire Department on July 15, 2022, following in the
footsteps of his older brother, and he was eager to learn every
aspect of the job; he was a hard worker throughout his life, and he
distinguished himself with his dedication to going above and beyond
to serve his community as a member of the DVFD; in addition to being
a volunteer firefighter, he lent his time to the XIT Rodeo & Reunion
alongside his brother for many years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Torres's cherished family included his nephew,
Edward, and niece, Hadley; he also enjoyed spending time with his
horse, Apollo, and taking him to help out at junior rodeos; outgoing
and gregarious, Mr. Torres readily endeared himself to new
acquaintances, and he had an easy way of uplifting anyone who was
feeling down; and
WHEREAS, Although Brendan Torres is greatly missed by those
he left behind, they will forever remember his warm heart, his
enthusiasm for life, and his deep devotion to those he loved; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the memory of Brendan Luis Torres and extend
profound condolences to the members of his family: to his parents,
Jesse and Shannon Torres; to his siblings, Devin and Alex; to his
nephew, Edward Bryce, and niece, Hadley Rose; to his grandparents,
Juan and Mary Torres, Gloria Rael, and Bob Holland; to his aunts,
uncles, and cousins; and to his many other relatives, friends, and
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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Brendan Torres.
Smithee
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 101 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 5, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 101 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the Senate on April 6, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor