H.R. No. 2719
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 80th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed a
special occasion, and Erasmo Andrade of El Paso celebrated this
memorable milestone on May 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Born in Bruni on May 12, 1931, Mr. Andrade is the son
of Wilivaldo Andrade and Maria Nieto Andrade; he graduated from San
Antonio Tech and served for two years in the United States Navy;
while completing his degree in international relations and studying
for his master's degree in education, he served as a substitute
teacher in the Edgewood school district, and he joined the San
Antonio Independent School District in 1958; he served as executive
director of the Zavala County Mental Health Program from 1971-1973
and then earned his law degree at Texas Southern University
Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1977; within a year, he became
facilitator of the Stimulating the Neighborhood Action Process
program for the Austin Independent School District's Department of
Community Education; and
WHEREAS, Early in the civil rights era, Mr. Andrade joined
the League of United Latin American Citizens and the San Antonio
Federation of Teachers, and he continued to dedicate himself to
social progress through his participation in a number of
organizations, among them the Bishops' Committee for the Spanish
Speaking, the Political Association of Spanish-Speaking
Organizations, and the Federation for the Advancement of the
Mexican American; as chair of the Valley Workers Assistance
Committee, he supported Rio Grande Valley farm workers in their
strike for better conditions, directing several food caravans to
assist them; he was engaged in the political arena as well and
worked with teachers' groups and the community to resolve problems
associated with integration; since 1994, he and his wife, Sally,
have resided in El Paso; and
WHEREAS, Erasmo Andrade has made a lasting, positive
difference in this state through his dedication to civil rights,
social justice, and educational advancement, and his birthday
provides a welcome opportunity to honor him for his many
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Erasmo Andrade on his 80th birthday
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Andrade as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Marquez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2719 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House