By: Guillen H.R. No. 2403
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the
passing of admired Duval County community leader Rene Serrato on
January 5, 2011, at the age of 55; and
WHEREAS, The son of Emeterio and Diamantina Serrato, Rene
Serrato graduated from both Freer High School and The University of
Texas, soon becoming employed as a real estate appraiser for the
Duval County Appraisal District for 22 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Serrato was engaged in supporting his community
by actively participating in various organizations; he was a member
of St. Mary's Catholic Church where he served as an active member in
the Knights of Columbus; he volunteered for Freer Little League and
was a basketball coach for the Boys & Girls Club of Alice, Texas; he
served as a city council member for the City of Freer, and was a
steadfast member of the Beef Master Association; and
WHEREAS, Rene Serrato touched many lives and dedicated his
life to helping those around him; his accomplishments will help to
improve the lives of many in Duval County for countless years to
come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Rene Serrato and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife
of 24 years, Paula V. Serrato, his two sons, Michael Daniel Serrato
and Aaron David Serrato of Freer, Texas; to his sister, Hope Greer
if Freer, Texas; his three nieces, Carol Henry, Angie Linguez,
Bobbie Guzman; his two nephews, Marty Vela Jr., and Jesus Vela; his
three aunts, Carolina Palacios, Virginia Briseno, Lucy Soliz; two
uncles, Alonzo Solis, and Daniel Serrato; brother-in-law, Martin
Vela of San Diego, Texas; and to his many other cousins, great
nieces and nephews, 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 Rene
Serrato.