SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 393
In Memory
of
René Arcadio Rocha
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of René Arcadio Rocha, who died January 12,
2011, at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, René Rocha was born October 25, 1944; he grew up
in Brownsville, where he was a star athlete in the 1950s and
1960s; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rocha served the nation with honor and
distinction in the United States Army, with two tours of duty in
Korea during the Vietnam era; he went on to enjoy a long and
productive career with the United States Postal Service, where he
worked for nearly 30 years; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of René Arcadio Rocha: his loving wife of 45 years, Nelda
G. Rocha; his sons and daughter-in-law, Roberto and Pauline Rocha
and Rene David Rocha; his daughter and son-in-law, Margot and
Rolando Anaya; his mother, Josefa R. Rocha; his brother, Rogelio
Rocha; his sisters, Julia Ybarra, Norma Rocha, and Graciela
Rocha; and his 10 grandchildren and great-grandchild; 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
René Arcadio Rocha.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 28, 2011,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate