SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 631 In Memory of Encarnacion Manzano Cuellar Jr. WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Brownsville in mourning the loss of Encarnacion Manzano Cuellar Jr., who died March 17, 2015, at the age of 76; and WHEREAS, Encarnacion M. Cuellar Jr. was a 1957 graduate of Brownsville High School who was respected throughout the community for his kindness and his many accomplishments; and WHEREAS, He attended Texas Southmost College, and he served his country with honor and distinction during the Berlin Crisis; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cuellar managed the Charro Drive-In Theatre from 1966 until 1980, and he later owned and operated El Charro Restaurant for more than a decade; he also worked for Philip Morris, Incorporated, and Acosta, Incorporated, as a merchandising representative; and WHEREAS, A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he cherished his family above all things and guided them in accordance with his Christian faith; he was beloved by many, and he leaves behind memories that will long be cherished 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 Encarnacion Manzano Cuellar Jr.; 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 Encarnacion Cuellar Jr. Lucio ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 27, 2015, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate