Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 81
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Moses Steve Vasquez
5	5	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
6	6	citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of noted musician and
7	7	restaurateur Moses Steve Vasquez, who died August 13, 2014, at
8	8	the age of 90; and
9	9	WHEREAS, Moses Vasquez was born September 2, 1923, in
10	10	Austin, where he attended public schools; he was married to his
11	11	beloved wife, the late Carmen Villasana, for 60 years; they
12	12	raised five children together and were blessed with numerous
13	13	grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
14	14	WHEREAS, Mr. Vasquez and his wife established the original
15	15	Tamale House on Congress Avenue in 1959, financing it with the
16	16	proceeds he had earned touring as a vocalist and drummer with
17	17	Beto Villa, who was known as the Polka King; the business, which
18	18	sold what many considered to be the best tamales in Austin,
19	19	thrived until 1984, when he sold the small lot it occupied to make
20	20	way for downtown development; and
21	21	WHEREAS, Mr. Vasquez continued to pursue a thriving career
22	22	as a musician while operating the Tamale House and several night
23	23	clubs; in addition to his work with Beto Villa, he appeared with
24	24	such eminent acts as Juan Coronado, Ruben Ramos and the Mexican
25	25	Revolution, and Shorty and the Corvettes; he was a regular
26	26	performer at the famed Broken Spoke, where he sang country and
27	27	western music; and
28	28	WHEREAS, Mr. Vasquez was honored with a 2006 Alma Award for
29	29	a lifetime of musical achievement; he was known for his willingness
30	30	to support up-and-coming bands and for hosting at his clubs a
31	31	series of concerts that featured Tejano superstar Selena;
32	32	through his determination and passion he played a vital role in
33	33	the growth and popularity of Mexican country music; and
34	34	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
35	35	gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, his generous spirit,
36	36	and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
37	37	forgotten; and
38	38	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
39	39	grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
40	40	forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
41	41	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
42	42	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
43	43	family of Moses Steve Vasquez; and, be it further
44	44	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
45	45	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
46	46	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
47	47	memory of Moses Vasquez.
48	48	Watson
49	49	________________________________
50	50	President of the Senate
51	51	I hereby certify that the
52	52	above Resolution was adopted by
53	53	the Senate on February 2, 2015, by
54	54	a rising vote.
55	55	________________________________
56	56	Secretary of the Senate
57	57	________________________________
58	58	Member, Texas Senate