Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 810
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Frank Alvarado
5	5	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
6	6	citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Frank Alvarado, who
7	7	died February 11, 2009, at the age of 79; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Frank Alvarado was born October 4, 1929, in Marble
9	9	Falls; he was an exemplary citizen, respected in the community
10	10	for his many achievements; and
11	11	WHEREAS, Mr. Alvarado worked for more than 50 years in the
12	12	construction trades as a union cement mason; he played a role in
13	13	the construction of many of Houston's landmark structures,
14	14	including Texas Children's Hospital, Saint Luke's Hospital, and
15	15	the University of Houston; and
16	16	WHEREAS, Mr. Alvarado married Ida Melchor on June 12, 1947,
17	17	and the couple raised five children in the East End community of
18	18	Houston; and
19	19	WHEREAS, A devout Catholic who practiced his faith in his
20	20	daily life, Mr. Alvarado was an active participant at Saint
21	21	Patrick's Catholic Church and Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church;
22	22	he also gave his time and energy wholeheartedly to the activities
23	23	of the Knights of Columbus, Council 4577; and
24	24	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, Mr.
25	25	Alvarado gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, valued
26	26	counsel, and strength of purpose will not be forgotten by those
27	27	who knew him; and
28	28	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
29	29	grandfather, and his family and many friends will long cherish
30	30	their treasured memories of his life and his many achievements;
31	31	now, therefore, be it
32	32	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
33	33	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
34	34	family of Frank Alvarado: his wife of 61 years, Ida Alvarado; his
35	35	children, Frank Alvarado, Jr., and Yolanda, Robert, Elizabeth,
36	36	and Carol Alvarado; and his six grandchildren and five
37	37	great-grandchildren; and, be it further
38	38	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
39	39	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
40	40	Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
41	41	memory of Frank Alvarado.
42	42	Gallegos, Ellis, Hegar,
43	43	Huffman, Jackson, Patrick,
44	44	Whitmire, Williams
45	45	____________________________________________________________
46	46	Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
47	47	____________________________________________________________
48	48	Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
49	49	____________________________________________________________
50	50	Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
51	51	____________________________________________________________
52	52	Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
53	53	______________________________
54	54	President of the Senate
55	55	I hereby certify that the
56	56	above Resolution was adopted by
57	57	the Senate on May 1, 2009, by a
58	58	rising vote.
59	59	______________________________
60	60	Secretary of the Senate