TITLE: In memory of Abel Alaniz.

SUMMARY: In memory of Abel Alaniz.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Abel Alaniz, who died November 13, 2014, at the age of 56; and WHEREAS, Abel Alaniz was born on February 27, 1958, in Monahans, to Gloria and Jose Alaniz; he graduated in the top 10 percent of his 1976 class at Rio Hondo High School, where he was a participant in numerous extracurricular activities; and WHEREAS, He received a full scholarship from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and attended Sam Houston State University, where he earned a degree in criminal justice; and WHEREAS, After his graduation, Mr. Alaniz began a long and productive career with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; he first served as a correctional officer but quickly joined the Parole Division as an institutional parole officer; he was named Parole Officer of the Year for Region III before going on to serve as a hearing officer and as a regional operations supervisor; in 2005, he became director of administration in Austin, and he retired in 2008; and WHEREAS, He married his high school sweetheart, Amanda Jaramillo Alaniz, and the couple enjoyed more than three decades of marriage; they raised three children together and were blessed with eight grandsons; and WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to share in his life; and WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Abel Alaniz; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Abel Alaniz. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 27, 2015, by a rising vote.