Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HCR101 Latest Draft

Bill / Enrolled Version Filed 04/06/2023

                            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
 ______________________________ ______________________________
 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.
 ______________________________
 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.
 ______________________________
 Secretary of the Senate
 APPROVED: __________________
 Date
 __________________
 Governor