H.R. No. 1615
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends of Donny Cardenas were deeply
saddened by his untimely passing on April 11, 2011, at the age of
38; and
WHEREAS, Born in Edinburg, Donny Cardenas earned his
bachelor's degree in English from The University of Texas--Pan
American, where he was president of Phi Sigma Kappa; he
participated in Leadership Edinburg and was a highly respected
member of his community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cardenas was married to the former Marissa
Lindsey, and he was the loving father of three sons, Nicolas,
Samuel, and Noah; he was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Although his life ended far too soon, Donny Cardenas
will always be remembered for his sense of humor and ability to make
each friend feel special, and all those who shared in his love may
take comfort in their memories of the many happy times spent in his
company; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Donny Cardenas and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Marissa Lindsey-Cardenas; to his sons, Nicolas and Samuel Cardenas;
to his parents, Don and Mimi Cardenas; to his sister, Myssie
Cardenas-Barajas, and her husband, Xavier; and to his other
relatives and many 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 Donny
Cardenas.
Pena
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1615 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 12, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House