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1		-	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 521
2		-	In Memory
3		-	of
4		-	Victor Valencia
	1	+	2025S0396-1 05/12/25
	2	+	By: Birdwell S.R. No. 521
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	7	+	SENATE RESOLUTION
5	8		WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
6	9		commemorates the life of Victor Valencia, who died on April 14,
7	10		2025, at the age of 64; and
8	11		WHEREAS, Born May 22, 1960, in Long Island, New York, to
9	12		Oscar and Ruth Valencia, Victor lived a life characterized by
10	13		exemplary service, unwavering faith, and profound dedication to
11	14		his family and community; and
12	15		WHEREAS, Victor Valencia honorably served his country as a
13	16		member of the United States Navy for nine and a half years, during
14	17		which time he was awarded two Navy Achievement Medals for his
15	18		outstanding contributions; and
16	19		WHEREAS, His innovative spirit and technical expertise led
17	20		to the development of a patented improvement on a ship's boiler,
18	21		an invention implemented throughout the entire United States
19	22		naval fleet, demonstrating his commitment to excellence and
20	23		service to his nation; and
21	24		WHEREAS, Following his distinguished military career,
22		-	Mr. Valencia, alongside his wife, Linda, established and
23		-	~~operated~~ Sign Wizards beginning in 1988; they built a successful
24		-	~~business~~ and many meaningful relationships with customers who
25		-	~~became like~~ family; and
	25	+	Mr. Valencia, alongside his wife Linda, established and operated
	26	+	Sign Wizards beginning in 1988; they built a successful business
	27	+	and many meaningful relationships with customers who became like
	28	+	family; and
26	29		WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Victor was a devoted member
27	30		of Bridge Church for 17 years, most recently serving as the First
28	31		Impression Ministry Director, where he welcomed all with warmth,
29	32		humor, and a heart full of love; and
30		-	WHEREAS, Victor Valencia's passion for sports was evident in
31		-	his enthusiastic support of New York teams, including the Mets,
32		-	Jets, Knicks, and Rangers; he enjoyed his active participation in
33		-	ice hockey, and he coached the Sharks and the Kempsville Kamikazes,
34		-	in addition to founding the Venom team at Chilled Ponds and
35		-	competing at the national level with senior teams; and
	33	+	WHEREAS, Victor Valencia's passion for sports was evident
	34	+	in his enthusiastic support of New York teams, including the
	35	+	Mets, Jets, Knicks, and Rangers; he enjoyed his active
	36	+	participation in ice hockey, and he coached the Sharks and the
	37	+	Kempsville Kamikazes, in addition to founding the Venom team at
	38	+	Chilled Ponds and competing at the national level with senior
	39	+	teams; and
36	40		WHEREAS, Victor also enjoyed co-ed softball, volleyball,
37	41		golfing, kayaking, and fishing, and he conveyed the same
38	42		dedication and joy to his recreational pursuits as he did to all
39	43		aspects of his life; and
40	44		WHEREAS, Victor Valencia's greatest legacy lies in his
41	45		family relationships; he was a loving husband to Linda for nearly
42	46		28 years, and they forged a partnership built on mutual respect,
43	47		shared work, and enduring love; and
44	48		WHEREAS, He was an exceptional father and stepfather who
45	49		provided consistent support, guidance, and love to his children,
46	50		Renada, Sonja, Brian, Reyna, and Victor, teaching them through
47	51		example the values of loyalty, strength, and compassion; and
48	52		WHEREAS, As "Pop Pop" to seven grandchildren, Bianca,
49	53		Keegan, Kumar, Paisley, Micah, Reef, and Jackson, he created
50	54		cherished memories and imparted wisdom that will continue to
51	55		influence future generations; and
52	56		WHEREAS, Victor Valencia fostered unity within his blended
53	57		family, bringing together his children, their mother Gayle, and
54	58		his stepchildren into one cohesive family unit, while also
55	59		maintaining close bonds with his siblings Oscar, Maria, Johnny,
56	60		and Dolores, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and extended
57	61		family members; and
58	62		WHEREAS, His remarkable capacity to forge meaningful
59	63		connections extended beyond family to countless friends and
60	64		community members, and he was noted for his warmth and his
61	65		ability to transform everyday interactions into opportunities
62	66		for kindness and fellowship; and
63	67		WHEREAS, Victor Valencia embodied dependability and
64	68		selflessness in all his relationships; he was consistently
65	69		present for life's significant moments and everyday challenges
66	70		alike, offering practical help, emotional support, and
67	71		unwavering commitment to those he loved; and
68	72		WHEREAS, His legacy of quiet strength, genuine care, and
69	73		steadfast presence will continue to be a source of inspiration to
70	74		his loved ones and friends and to all who were fortunate enough to
71	75		know him; now, therefore, be it
72	76		RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
73	77		Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Victor Valencia
74	78		and extend sincere condolences to his bereaved family; and, be it
75	79		further
76	80		RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
77	81		his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
78	82		Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
79	83		memory of Victor Valencia.
80		-	Birdwell
81		-	________________________________
82		-	President of the Senate
83		-	I hereby certify that the
84		-	above Resolution was adopted by
85		-	the Senate on May 14, 2025, by a
86		-	rising vote.
87		-	________________________________
88		-	Secretary of the Senate
89		-	________________________________
90		-	Member, Texas Senate