SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 112
In Memory
of
Luis Romero
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Los Fresnos and Cameron County in mourning the loss
of the Honorable Luis Romero, who died January 19, 2011, at the
age of 79; and
WHEREAS, Judge Romero's loss will be felt by all in the town
of Los Fresnos, where he served as Justice of the Peace for
Cameron County Precinct 6 for 25 years; and
WHEREAS, Judge Romero was born and raised in Los Fresnos
and graduated from Los Fresnos High School; he received a degree
in business administration from Texas Southmost College; and
WHEREAS, A Korean War veteran, Luis Romero valiantly
fought on behalf of his country; upon his return from service, he
joined American Legion Post 632 of Los Fresnos and Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 4310 of Harlingen; and
WHEREAS, Active in his beloved community, Judge Romero was
a charter member of the Los Fresnos Volunteer Emergency Medical
Services and was honored as a Paramedic of the Year; he was also
an active member of Saint Cecilia Catholic Church and of the Los
Fresnos Area Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Judge Romero was also an astute businessman, and
he and his wife, the late Maria Dora Romero, owned and operated
Romero Food Store and Gulf Restaurant in Los Fresnos; and
WHEREAS, Judge Luis Romero was a man of integrity,
strength, and generosity who gave unselfishly to others, and he
leaves behind memories that will be deeply treasured by all who
were privileged to share his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Luis Romero; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Luis Romero.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 26, 2011, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate