SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 540 In Memory of Jorge Alfonso Moreno WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Brownsville in mourning the loss of Jorge Alfonso Moreno, who died November 12, 2014, at the age of 76; and WHEREAS, George Moreno was born on October 22, 1938, and was a beloved resident of the Rio Grande Valley; he enriched the lives of others through his warmth and vitality and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; and WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Army and the National Guard, he became a successful entrepreneur who owned and operated George's Electronics Mart, Incorporated; he also served as a supervisor for the Cameron County Collections Division; and WHEREAS, A man of deep spiritual devotion, Mr. Moreno attended Saint Mary's Church, and he was active in the community as a member of the Knights of Columbus and the West Brownsville Lion's Club; he was an avid fisherman and hunter; and WHEREAS, He shared a life of love with his wife, Maria de la Conception Moreno, and they were blessed with four children and four grandchildren who were a source of great pride and joy; and WHEREAS, He was a man of integrity and strength who was respected and admired by many, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will long be remembered 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 Jorge Alfonso Moreno; 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 Jorge Moreno. Lucio ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 13, 2015, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate