82R13665 BPG-D
By: Marquez H.R. No. 910
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Frank Alarcon of El Paso died on March 1, 2011, at
the age of 80, leaving an inspiring legacy of humanitarian service;
and
WHEREAS, A retired postal worker, Mr. Alarcon expressed his
deep faith through his tireless efforts in behalf of those most in
need; he spent nearly four decades assisting the poorest residents
of Juarez and donated most of his pension check to his mission at
the Centro Comunitario del Espiritu Santo, where he volunteered as
director; and
WHEREAS, In 1972, Mr. Alarcon participated in a Christmas Day
donation of food to people living and working at the Juarez
municipal dump; he was so moved by their plight that he dedicated
himself to improving their circumstances; over the years, he helped
them reclaim the former dump site and build a compound of
cinderblock buildings to serve as a community center; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Alarcon moved into spartan quarters at the
mission following his retirement in 1986; over the years, he helped
establish a community dining hall, a day-care program, a women's
shelter, a chapel, and a clinic providing medical, dental, and eye
care; although the global recession and mounting violence in the
border area posed formidable challenges, he remained bravely
undaunted in his determination to continue his important work; and
WHEREAS, Through his compassion and generosity, Frank
Alarcon touched innumerable lives, and those who were privileged to
know this remarkable man will forever remember him with profound
admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature pay tribute to the memory of Frank Alarcon and extend
sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife,
Delfina Alarcon; to his children, Frank Alarcon, Jr., Liz Mier,
Charlotte Martinez, and Bernice Hernandez; and to his many 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 Frank
Alarcon.