SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1033
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the City of San Benito on the special occasion of the
memorial tribute to the life of Freddy Fender, the dedication of
his gravesite, and the grand opening of San Benito Memorial Park
on June 6, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Freddy Fender Memorial in the city's new
cemetery will feature six monuments surrounding the final
resting place of the late musician that depict his personal life
and professional accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in San Benito, Baldemar Huerta
took the name Freddy Fender when he began recording the soulful
music that rose to the top of the charts and earned him much fame;
he had a long and prolific career and received many awards,
including a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; and
WHEREAS, His life is also memorialized in the Freddy Fender
Museum, which contains his Grammy awards and other artifacts, and
in the name of the Freddy Fender Water Tower, a San Benito
landmark; and
WHEREAS, Freddy Fender cherished his hometown, and it is
fitting that the City of San Benito honor the memory of the famous
entertainer, admired humanitarian, and one of the city's most
beloved native sons; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby honor the memory of Freddy Fender and extend
best wishes to his family and to San Benito officials for a
memorable dedication ceremony for the Freddy Fender Memorial in
the San Benito Memorial Park; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared to
commemorate this special occasion.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 28, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate