SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 61
In Memory
of
Michael Anthony Jordan
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
residents of Brownsville in mourning the loss of Michael Anthony
Jordan, who died on March 2, 2013, at the age of 54; and
WHEREAS, Michael Jordan led an active life filled with
loving family and friends; and
WHEREAS, This longtime resident of the Rio Grande Valley
attended Saint Joseph's Academy in Brownsville, and he earned a
bachelor of science degree in marine engineering from Texas A&M
University at Galveston; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jordan also received his Merchant Mariner
credentials from the United States Coast Guard and attained a
master's degree in electrical engineering from Texas A&M
University--Kingsville; and
WHEREAS, A well-liked citizen in his community, Mr. Jordan
played a significant role in the operation of his family's
restaurant, Gio's Villa; and
WHEREAS, Michael Jordan was a loving father and a friend to
many, and he will be greatly missed by those who knew him; he is
survived by his three children, his mother, and his two brothers
and by several nieces and nephews; 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 Michael Anthony Jordan;
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 Michael Jordan.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 12, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate