SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 15
In Memory
of
Arnold Flores
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Arnold Flores,
who died January 7, 2013, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, A native of Rio Grande City, Arnold Flores moved
early in his life with his family to San Antonio; he married
Gloria Santoy, and he became an employee at Kelly Air Force Base;
during his employment, he developed an interest in issues of
equality and politics, and he joined the Service Employees
International Union and was active as an organizer; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Flores went on to become famous as a West Side
labor leader and a political activist who was dedicated to
promoting equal rights; he evolved into a grass-roots
philosopher known for his realistic outlook, and he went on to
serve as state director of the Service Employees International
Union; and
WHEREAS, A pioneer in organizing Hispanic and other
minority neighborhoods, Arnold Flores became a well-known leader
in the civil and voting rights movements that reshaped San
Antonio and much of the Southwest; he was a founding board member
of the National Council of La Raza and a board member of the
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Flores was a hard worker throughout his life,
and he gave unselfishly of his time to others; he was devoted to
his family and was noted for his engaging personality and sense
of humor; and
WHEREAS, Arnold Flores was respected by citizens across
the state for his integrity and courage and for his exceptional
accomplishments; he was beloved by many, and he will be greatly
missed by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Arnold Flores; 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 Arnold Flores.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 23, 2013, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate