82R6915 JEN-D
By: McClendon H.R. No. 520
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The citizens of San Antonio lost one of their most
admired community leaders with the death of Florence Alcoser on
April 21, 2010, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, Florence Alcoser was born on the city's south side
on May 20, 1939, and as a child helped out at her father's
neighborhood grocery store; she graduated from Harlandale High
School in 1958 and was later joined in matrimony to Richard Alcoser;
over the years, the couple shared in the joy of welcoming 3 sons, 10
grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren into their treasured
family; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Alamo Heights, Mrs. Alcoser
owned property in Government Hill and was president of the
Government Hill Alliance Neighborhood Association for 10 years;
dedicated to conservation and historic preservation, she played an
instrumental role in acquiring historic district designation for
the Government Hill area, and she was an active member of numerous
civic organizations, including the San Antonio Conservation
Society, the steering committee for the city's Strategic Historic
Preservation Plan, the Fort Sam Houston Community Development
Advisory Board, and Keep San Antonio Beautiful; she also served on
the board of directors of Select Employees Federal Credit Union;
and
WHEREAS, Known for her leadership and determination as well
as for her fun-loving personality, Florence Alcoser gave freely of
her time and talents to better her community, and she leaves behind
a record of accomplishments that will long resonate in the city she
loved to call home; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Florence Alcoser and
extend heartfelt condolences to the members of her family: to her
husband, Richard Alcoser, Sr.; to her sons, Richard, Louis, and
Toby; to her siblings, Tom Calderon, Corinne Mendoza, and Linda
Santos; and to her other relatives and many friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Florence
Alcoser.