82S10869 MMS-D
By: Button H.R. No. 163
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Antonio
Palaganas, who passed away on May 27, 2011, at the age of 72; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Palaganas was born to Pacita and Fausto
Palaganas in Dagupan City, in the Philippines, on September 1,
1938; educated in his native country, he was a summa cum laude
graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Law; and
WHEREAS, Tony Palaganas lived for a number of years in North
Texas and served as the first executive director of the Greater
Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce; in that capacity, he
worked tirelessly to establish a solid foundation for the
organization and its programs; and
WHEREAS, A staunch Methodist, Mr. Palaganas was instrumental
in organizing the National Association of Filipino American United
Methodists; he was a valued congregant of Faith United Methodist
Church in Richardson and First Filipino American UMC in Houston; in
addition to his church-related affiliations, he was a member of the
Masonic Order; and
WHEREAS, Next to delighting in the company of his family and
friends, Mr. Palaganas most enjoyed spending his leisure hours
fishing; and
WHEREAS, Tony Palaganas and his first wife, Miriam, shared a
devoted union of 37 years and became the proud parents of three
children, Rafael, Grace, and Toni Lynn; after becoming a widower,
Mr. Palaganas was fortunate enough to find love again and, six years
ago, he and his second wife, Esther, exchanged their wedding vows;
the couple made their home in Galveston; and
WHEREAS, Beloved for his friendliness, cheerful good humor,
and ready words of encouragement, Tony Palaganas led a life of
exemplary service, and those who were blessed to share in the warmth
of his love and affection will forever hold him close in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Antonio Palaganas and extend sincere sympathy to the members of
his family: to his wife, Esther Palaganas; to his children and their
spouses, Rafael and Michelle Palaganas, Grace and Elmer Codina, and
Toni Lynn and Chris Boykin; to his grandchildren, Lauren,
Jacqueline, and Marco Palaganas, Zachary and Cade Codina, and Chase
Boykin; to his brothers, Mercury, Leonard, Fausto, and Pio
Palaganas; to his sister, Fe Tipay; and to his 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 Antonio
Palaganas.