SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 250
In Memory
of
Antonio Botello Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Alice in mourning the loss of noted educator Antonio Botello
Jr., who died February 4, 2015, at the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, Tony Botello was born in Kenedy to Manuela and
Antonio Botello; he earned a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech
University and a master's degree from Texas A&I University; and
WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife of 50 years, Hilda, raised
three children together, Raymond, Laura, and Lillian, and were
blessed with six grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Botello served the people of Alice as a teacher
and an administrator in the Alice Independent School District for
more than three decades; after his career as an educator, he
continued to play a role in the district by serving as a member of
its board of directors and as the board's secretary; and
WHEREAS, He was a passionate supporter of Alice High School
athletics and became known as the "Voice of the Alice Coyotes"
for his work as the broadcaster for the football team; and
WHEREAS, He was a man of courage, strength, and compassion
who gave unselfishly to others, and his commitment to public
service 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 treasured forever 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 Antonio Botello; 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 Antonio Botello Jr.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 24, 2015,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate