SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 141
In Memory
of
Edward Francis Bysinski
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Captain Edward Francis
Bysinski, who died January 31, 2015, at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, Edward Bysinski was born on August 6, 1922, in
Hammond, Indiana; he enriched the lives of all who knew him
through his strength, his engaging personality, and his
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; and
WHEREAS, He joined the United States Air Force at the age
of 22 and served with distinction as a fighter pilot in World War
II; he earned the rank of captain during his 23 years of service
and was the recipient of numerous awards and medals; he retired
from the military in 1968; and
WHEREAS, In 2011, he was honored with the Distinguished
Service to Country Award by the Bexar County Democratic Party,
and the following year he was named honorary Grand Marshall of
San Antonio's annual Veterans Day Parade by the United States
Military Veterans Parade Association; and
WHEREAS, Captain Bysinski was preceded in death by his
lifetime partner, Dora Rabago; he cherished time spent with his
family, and he was a man of faith who was active in many civic and
political organizations; he will long be remembered with
affection and admiration by all who were privileged to share in
his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Captain Edward Francis Bysinski; 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 Captain Edward Francis Bysinski.
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 10, 2015,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate