SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 790
In Memory
of
Alberto Alfonso Besteiro
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of noted educator and civic leader Dr.
Alberto Alfonso Besteiro, who died March 17, 2012, at the age of
82; and
WHEREAS, Albert Besteiro was born December 10, 1929, in
Brownsville; he was a graduate of Saint Joseph Academy, where he
was the captain of the football team; he served the nation with
distinction in the United States Army during the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, He graduated from Texas A&M University with a
bachelor's degree in geology; in 1968, he earned a master's
degree in education from Texas A&I University, and in 1982, he
received a doctorate from the University of New Mexico; Dr.
Besteiro was married for 50 years to his loving wife, Olivia, and
the couple was blessed with three children and a grandson; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Besteiro enjoyed a long and fulfilling career
in education; he always expected the best from his students, for
whom he was a constant source of encouragement and empowerment; a
gifted teacher and administrator, he served for eight years as
president of Texas Southmost College and was executive director
of the Border College Consortium; and
WHEREAS, He was passionate about his hometown and served as
a member of the Brownsville City Council, where he made a
particular effort to seek out the views of the poor and
disenfranchised; he also served as president of the board of the
Brownsville Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his generous spirit, his sense of
humor, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will
not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished
forever by his family and countless friends; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Dr. Alberto Alfonso Besteiro; 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 Albert Besteiro.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 30, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate