SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 512
In Memory
of
Antonio R. Lopez, Sr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Antonio R. Lopez, Sr., who died January
29, 2011, at the age of 58; and
WHEREAS, Tony Lopez was born in Brownsville on July 5,
1952, one of the 10 children born to Frank and Delia Lopez; he was
married to the late Maria Sylvia Lopez; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lopez had a career in law enforcement that
spanned 38 years; he served as chief of police for the City of Los
Fresnos for 10 years and spent the next 28 years with the Cameron
County Sheriff's Department; he was a member of the 911 board of
directors for Cameron County and was a founding member of the
Boys and Girls Club in Los Fresnos; and
WHEREAS, He was a member of the Cameron County Deputy
Association; he was presented a plaque of appreciation by the Los
Fresnos Chamber of Commerce to honor him for all he had done for
the city and citizens of Los Fresnos; and
WHEREAS, During his long career in law enforcement, he was
admired and respected by his colleagues and by all who knew him;
he was renowned for his reliability, his compassion for others,
and especially for the courage with which he faced the challenge
in his life; and
WHEREAS, He was a devout member of the Pentecostal Church
and a life member of the New Life Center United Pentecostal
Church; he was an avid walker and enjoyed traveling, road trips,
fishing, and picnics at the beach with his wife and family; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lopez was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED,
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 Antonio R. Lopez, Sr.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 15, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate