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. Margo ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1469 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 5, 2011. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House