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1	1	S.C.R. No. 18
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4	4	SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
5	5	WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas honors and
6	6	commemorates the life of Raul "Rudy" Acosta, who died February 18,
7	7	2008, at the age of 43; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Raul "Rudy" Acosta was born November 25, 1964;
9	9	diagnosed with a rare and severe form of muscular dystrophy at the
10	10	age of two, he faced his life with dignity, courage, and an enduring
11	11	determination to help others with disabilities; and
12	12	WHEREAS, Mr. Acosta lived for many years in various
13	13	institutions throughout the state before acquiring the services he
14	14	needed to live independently; his experiences drove his desire to
15	15	serve as an advocate for community alternatives to nursing homes
16	16	and state institutions; and
17	17	WHEREAS, Mr. Acosta overcame his physical limitations to earn
18	18	degrees from Odessa College and Texas Tech University, and he was
19	19	later appointed to the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
20	20	by Governor George W. Bush; and
21	21	WHEREAS, Mr. Acosta served on the board of directors of
22	22	Advocacy, Incorporated, and in 2002 was honored by the Texas State
23	23	Independent Living Council with its Outstanding Consumer Award; and
24	24	WHEREAS, A man of courage, inner strength, and limitless
25	25	resolve, Mr. Acosta gave generously to others, and his wisdom,
26	26	irrepressible good humor, and enthusiasm for living each day to the
27	27	fullest will not be forgotten by those who knew him; he will long be
28	28	remembered for his impressive spirit and his many accomplishments;
29	29	now, therefore, be it
30	30	RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
31	31	hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family and
32	32	friends of Raul "Rudy" Acosta; and, be it further
33	33	RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for his
34	34	family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
35	35	Legislature, and that when the legislature adjourns this day, it do
36	36	so in memory of Raul Acosta.
37	37	______________________________ ______________________________
38	38	President of the Senate Speaker of the House
39	39	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 18 was adopted by the Senate
40	40	on February 18, 2009.
41	41	______________________________
42	42	Secretary of the Senate
43	43	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 18 was adopted by the House
44	44	on March 5, 2009.
45	45	______________________________
46	46	Chief Clerk of the House
47	47	Approved:
48	48	______________________________
49	49	Date
50	50	______________________________
51	51	Governor