SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 687
In Memory
of
Mike M. Anzaldúa, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of Mike M.
Anzaldúa, Jr., who died December 21, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Mike Anzaldúa served as an educator at Del Mar
College for more than four decades; during his career, Mr.
Anzaldúa held many distinguished positions, ranging from interim
dean of Arts and Sciences to chair of the Department of English
and Philosophy; at the time of his death, he held the title of
Professor Emeritus of English; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Anzaldúa was widely respected by his peers and
beloved by his students; he played a leading role in the
introduction of such innovations at Del Mar College as the
College Developmental Education Council, the Mariachi Del Mar
musical initiative, and the Mexican American Studies Program;
and
WHEREAS, For his years of commitment to higher education
and for his teaching, Mr. Anzaldúa earned numerous honors; he
received the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement
Teaching Award in 2004, the National Institute for Staff and
Organizational Development Excellence in Teaching Award in 1998,
and the Spanish Language Institute Outstanding Lecturer
Medallion in 2001; and
WHEREAS, A highly regarded leader in the field of
education, Mr. Anzaldúa served as a longstanding role model in
Corpus Christi; he was greatly admired for his devotion to
teaching, his passion for learning, and his philanthropy, and he
will long be remembered 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 Mike M. Anzaldúa, Jr.; 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 Mike Anzaldúa.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 16, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate