SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 111
In Memory
of
Oscar Monsibais Sr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Oscar Monsibais Sr., who died January
16, 2015, at the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, Oscar Monsibais was born on May 29, 1921, in
Laredo; he graduated from Martin High School, where he was a
member of the track and baseball teams and played clarinet in the
band; he served the nation with distinction as a member of the
United States Army Air Corps during World War II; and
WHEREAS, After the war, he returned to Laredo and worked
for Laredo Water Works, where he met the love of his life and his
wife of 68 years, Emma; they raised four children together and
were blessed with three granddaughters and two
great-grandsons; and
WHEREAS, The family moved to San Antonio in 1950, and Oscar
began a long and productive career with the United States Postal
Service; he served as a mail clerk and an administrator, and over
the course of his career, he received a number of awards and
served as a writer for the post office newsletter; and
WHEREAS, He was a man of courage, strength, and compassion
who gave generously to others; he had a great love of music, and
he enjoyed traveling, reading, and writing; his enthusiasm for
living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten by those who
were privileged to share in his life; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
his family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Oscar Monsibais Sr.; 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 Oscar Monsibais Sr.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 9, 2015, by
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate