SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 670
In Memory
of
Jose Luis Lucio
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Brownsville and Texans across the state in mourning
the loss of Jose Luis Lucio, who died March 26, 2015, at the age
of 59; and
WHEREAS, Joe Lucio was born in Brownsville on September 17,
1955; one of 10 children born to Eduardo Andres Lucio Sr. and
Josefa Liendo Lucio, he was a descendant of one of the city's
pioneering families, and he grew up together with his siblings,
Beatrice, Eddie, Bertha, Helen, Maggie, Jesse, David, Bob, and
Rick; and
WHEREAS, Joe's love of the guitar began when he was a young
child, and his musical talent not only helped shape his own life,
but enriched the lives of innumerable students and fans; and
WHEREAS, He first learned to play the guitar from his
father, and he went on to earn a bachelor's degree in music,
specializing in classical guitar, and a bachelor of music degree
in education; he was privileged to study under accomplished
Bolivian guitarist Javier Calderon, who was a student of
legendary classical guitarist Andres Segovia; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his professional career, Joe Lucio
performed his classical guitar and country music in venues
throughout the state; he was an accomplished songwriter and
recording artist, and he was known to bring audiences to tears
when he honored veterans with his soulful rendition of "God Bless
the USA"; and
WHEREAS, He fostered the talent of aspiring musicians of
all ages as a private and public school teacher and as a college
instructor, and he taught for many years as a private studio
instructor; and
WHEREAS, He was a kind and loving man who shared 20 years of
marriage with Adita Orive-Lucio, and he was a devoted stepfather
to four children and a proud step-grandfather to nine
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Joe Lucio had a noble heart and was a uniquely
sensitive man who treasured the beauty he saw in others and in the
world around him; he was known as the Sweet Music Man, and he will
long be remembered with respect and deep affection 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 Jose Luis Lucio; 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 Joe Lucio.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 30, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate