SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 114
In Memory
of
Ricardo Roel Salinas
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS, Ricardo Salinas was born June 20, 1935; he was
married to Alida Reyna Salinas for 55 years, and the couple was
blessed with five children and seven grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, He served the nation with distinction in the armed
forces for 21 years and retired with the rank of captain; he was a
graduate of The University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Salinas enjoyed a long and productive career
as an engineer; he worked with the Texas Department of
Transportation for 13 years before creating his own engineering
and surveying consulting firm, Salinas and Associates,
Incorporated, where he worked for 35 years; and
WHEREAS, Among his many contributions to his hometown of
McAllen were service on the city commission, the international
bridge board, and the McAllen Economic Development Council; he
was a longtime, faithful member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Ricardo Roel Salinas; 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 Ricardo Roel Salinas.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 24, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate