82R22599 JBA-D
By: Margo H.R. No. 1469
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
death of Igor Kaleri of El Paso on April 4, 2011, at the age of 84;
and
WHEREAS, Born in Liebling, Romania, on November 21, 1926, Mr.
Kaleri emigrated to Sao Paulo, Brazil, during World War II; while
there, he met and married the love of his life, the former Laura De
Silveira Garcia; the couple had 51 wonderful years together until
her passing and shared in the joy of welcoming three daughters and
two sons; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kaleri earned his living as a civil engineer and
his work took him and his family to El Paso in 1961; during a career
that spanned more than 40 years, he distinguished himself with his
intellect and attention to detail, and he served as a mentor to many
colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kaleri was a devoted family man who treasured
nothing more than time spent in the company of his loved ones;
moreover, he appreciated a good joke and a delicious meal; and
WHEREAS, Igor Kaleri will long be remembered for his positive
attitude, his wit, and his joie de vivre by all those who were
privileged to share in his love and friendship; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Igor Kaleri and extend
sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his children, Vera
Cancellare, Marco Kaleri, Igor Kaleri, Jr., Hilda Clark and her
husband, Chris, and Laurie Tomberlin and her husband, Mike; to his
15 grandchildren; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Igor
Kaleri.