SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 28
In Memory
of
Rudolph T. Barrera
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
who
died May 27, 2011, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, Rudolph T. Barrera was born January 31, 1925, in
Corpus Christi; a 1943 graduate of Corpus Christi High School, he
served the nation with distinction during World War II as a
member of the United States Army Air Forces; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Barrera graduated from Northern Illinois
College of Optometry in 1950 and enjoyed a long and distinguished
career as an optometrist with his own practice; and
WHEREAS, Active in professional and community affairs, Dr. Barrera
was a member of the Optometric Association and was a cofounder of
Nueces National Bank; he had served on the Corpus Christi Zoning
and Planning Commission and the United States Draft Board of
Corpus Christi, and he was one of the founders of the United
Married Couples Social Club and the Scepter Couples Social Club;
and
WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he
gave generously to others, and his love of laughter and his
enthusiasm for living life to the fullest will not be forgotten
by those who knew him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Dr. Rudolph T. Barrera;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
Dr. Rudolph T. Barrera.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 13, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate