SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 805
In Memory
of
Ariel Hernandez, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Dr. Ariel
Hernandez, Jr., who died recently; and
WHEREAS, Ariel Hernandez, Jr., was born January 11, 1948,
in Los Angeles, California; he grew up in communities around the
world, including the City of San Antonio; he graduated from San
Antonio's Jefferson High School and attended San Antonio
College; he went on to attend The University of Texas at Austin
before earning his medical degree from the University of Southern
California Medical School; and
WHEREAS, He married his high school sweetheart, Margaret
Alice, and the couple enjoyed 43 years of marriage; together,
they raised seven children, and they were blessed with 11
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, After Dr. Hernandez completed his internship and
residency, he began his medical practice in San Jose, California,
in 1977; he later moved to San Antonio, where he practiced for
more than 20 years and dedicated his efforts to serving those
most in need; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hernandez was chosen to serve as the physician
for Pope John Paul II on the occasion of the pontiff's 1987 visit
to San Antonio; he served his community in a variety of ways and
was the author of the guidelines for the hiring of employees for
the City of San Antonio; he also played an important role in
establishing medical care for the victims of Hurricane Katrina;
and
WHEREAS, He was a lifelong advocate of education and worked
to instill in his family and in those he met the importance of
pursuing excellence in all their endeavors; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, his generous spirit,
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. Ariel Hernandez, 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 Dr. Ariel Hernandez, Jr.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 1, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate