SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 148
In Memory
of
Orlando Julio Sanchez
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Corpus Christi and San Antonio in mourning the loss
of Dr. Orlando Julio Sanchez, who died January 24, 2009, at the
age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Born June 15, 1921, in Guerrero, Tamaulipas,
Mexico, Orlando Sanchez married his beloved Eulalia Cantu in
1955, and the couple made their home in Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, Orlando served his country during World War II as
a combat fighter engineer gunner and received several medals for
flying over 50 missions; after healing from a wartime injury, he
attended Texas Chiropractic College in San Antonio and graduated
in 1947; he opened his first chiropractic office in Corpus
Christi in 1949; and
WHEREAS, A devout Catholic, he was a member of Christ the
King Catholic Parish and was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus
for many years; he and Eulalia moved to San Antonio in October of
2005; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Dr. Sanchez was respected
in the community for his many accomplishments; he was a man of
integrity and generosity who gave unselfishly to others; and
WHEREAS, Orlando Sanchez was beloved by many, 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, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Dr. Orlando Julio Sanchez; 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 Orlando Sanchez.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 9, 2009, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate