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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Abel Steve Salinas were |
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deeply saddened by his death on December 25, 2020, at the age of 47; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Rogelio and Ramona Rodriguez Salinas, |
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Abel Salinas was born on October 13, 1973, in Corpus Christi and |
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spent most of his life in Robstown; and |
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WHEREAS, This hardworking Texan enjoyed a successful career |
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as a lineman, and he gave back to the community through his service |
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as a volunteer firefighter in Calallen; he was uncommonly handy and |
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could fix almost anything; and |
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WHEREAS, Valuing family above all else, Mr. Salinas was a |
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devoted husband to his wife, Maryjo, with whom he shared a rewarding |
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marriage that spanned 23 years; he took great pride in his children, |
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Gabriella, Julian, Pete, and Daniella, and he supported them in all |
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their extracurricular activities, never missing a practice or game; |
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as the years passed, he had the privilege of seeing his family grow |
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to include two beloved grandchildren, Joaquin and Kamila; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for his humor, enthusiasm, and exceptional |
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strength of character, Abel Salinas brightened the world for all |
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who knew him, and they will forever hold him close in their hearts; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Abel Steve Salinas and |
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extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his |
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wife, Maryjo Salinas; to his children, Gabriella Salinas and her |
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husband, Jay Castillo, Julian Salinas and his wife, Katie Pena, |
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Pete Salinas and his wife, Chloe Montes, and Daniella Salinas; to |
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his grandchildren, Joaquin and Kamila Castillo; to his mother, |
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Ramona Salinas; to his brother, Roy Salinas, and his wife, Carla; to |
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his sister, Stephanie Salinas; and to his other relatives and |
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friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Abel |
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Salinas. |
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Herrero |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 332 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on March 25, 2021. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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