S.C.R. No. 18
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Raul "Rudy" Acosta, who died February 18,
2008, at the age of 43; and
WHEREAS, Raul "Rudy" Acosta was born November 25, 1964;
diagnosed with a rare and severe form of muscular dystrophy at the
age of two, he faced his life with dignity, courage, and an enduring
determination to help others with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Acosta lived for many years in various
institutions throughout the state before acquiring the services he
needed to live independently; his experiences drove his desire to
serve as an advocate for community alternatives to nursing homes
and state institutions; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Acosta overcame his physical limitations to earn
degrees from Odessa College and Texas Tech University, and he was
later appointed to the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
by Governor George W. Bush; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Acosta served on the board of directors of
Advocacy, Incorporated, and in 2002 was honored by the Texas State
Independent Living Council with its Outstanding Consumer Award; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, inner strength, and limitless
resolve, Mr. Acosta gave generously to others, and his wisdom,
irrepressible good humor, and enthusiasm for living each day to the
fullest will not be forgotten by those who knew him; he will long be
remembered for his impressive spirit and his many accomplishments;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family and
friends of Raul "Rudy" Acosta; 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
Legislature, and that when the legislature adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Raul Acosta.
______________________________ ______________________________
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 18 was adopted by the Senate
on February 18, 2009.
______________________________
Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 18 was adopted by the House
on March 5, 2009.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
______________________________
Date
______________________________
Governor