Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

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1	1	H.R. No. 1524
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4	4	R E S O L U T I O N
5	5	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
6	6	meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
7	7	of David Leos, who passed away on September 2, 2021, at the age of
8	8	62; and
9	9	WHEREAS, The son of Faustino and Maria Leos, David Leos was
10	10	born in Dallas on July 15, 1959; he was raised in Mesquite, and he
11	11	grew up with the companionship of seven siblings; following his
12	12	graduation from Bishop Lynch High School in 1977, he continued his
13	13	education at The University of Texas at Arlington; and
14	14	WHEREAS, In 1981, Mr. Leos embarked on a four-decade career
15	15	with the Dallas Fire-Rescue department, and he distinguished
16	16	himself as one of the city's longest-serving Latino firefighters;
17	17	he served on the front lines as a paramedic for 13 years, and along
18	18	the way, he endeared himself to others in the department through his
19	19	work as a driver engineer and cook; he earned a reputation for his
20	20	easygoing demeanor and his ability to accomplish just about any
21	21	task, and his colleagues collected many "Super Dave" stories
22	22	through the years; and
23	23	WHEREAS, David Leos contracted COVID-19 while performing EMS
24	24	duties, and he eventually succumbed to complications from the
25	25	disease; he was the first active duty firefighter in Dallas to die
26	26	from COVID-19 and was laid to rest with full honors from Dallas
27	27	Fire-Rescue; and
28	28	WHEREAS, Mr. Leos and his wife, Darlene, shared a rewarding
29	29	marriage, and he was the proud father of two sons, David and Joseph,
30	30	and six daughters, Tiffany, Karyn, Sarah, Helena, Liana, and
31	31	Lauren; with the passing years, he experienced the joy of welcoming
32	32	six grandchildren into his treasured family; he and his wife loved
33	33	traveling, dancing, and participating in Zumba classes together,
34	34	and he also enjoyed writing songs, playing the guitar, hunting, and
35	35	fishing; known for his skills at the barbecue grill, he began
36	36	entering competitions with Papa Leos BBQ, featuring his own secret
37	37	sauce; moreover, he was a valued congregant of Lakepointe Church,
38	38	and he turned to his faith for guidance in his life, particularly
39	39	after fighting a difficult battle with leukemia; and
40	40	WHEREAS, Although David Leos is deeply missed, memories of
41	41	his faith, his strength, and his devotion to his family remain to
42	42	comfort and inspire those he has left behind; now, therefore, be it
43	43	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
44	44	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of David Leos and extend
45	45	heartfelt condolences to his relatives and many friends; and, be it
46	46	further
47	47	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
48	48	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
49	49	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of David Leos.
50	50	Bowers
51	51	______________________________
52	52	Speaker of the House
53	53	I certify that H.R. No. 1524 was unanimously adopted by a
54	54	rising vote of the House on May 19, 2023.
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56	56	Chief Clerk of the House