SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 157 In Memory of Jos Angel Gavito WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Brownsville in mourning the loss of Jos Angel Gavito, who died January 5, 2009, at the age of 94; and WHEREAS, Jos Angel Gavito was born March 18, 1914, and was the fifth of 10 children of Manuel and Isabel O. Gavito; he was a member of one of Brownsville's pioneer families, and he was a lifetime Brownsville resident; and WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Mr. Gavito was respected in the community for his accomplishments and for his integrity and generous nature; and WHEREAS, Jos Angel Gavito was beloved by his family and friends, and he will long be remembered with affection and appreciation by those who were fortunate to share in his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Jos Angel Gavito: his wife of 63 years, Amparo Gomez Gavito; his sons, Jose Angel Gavito, Jr., Alfredo Antonio Gavito, and Ricardo F. Gavito; his daughter, Margarita Canales; his brother, Alfredo Gavito; his seven grandchildren; and his great-granddaughter; 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 Jos Angel Gavito. Lucio ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 9, 2009, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate