H.R. No. 1918
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The city of Spring lost two beloved residents with
the passing of Grace Faith Danielson Casagrande on January 3, 2017,
at the age of 76, and of her husband, Leo Albino Casagrande, on
March 31, 2017, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Dr. John Danielson and Grace Murphy
Danielson, the former Grace Danielson was born on April 24, 1940, in
Teaneck, New Jersey; she graduated from Iowa State University in
1961 and exchanged wedding vows with Leo Casagrande the following
year; the couple lived in Fort Salonga on Long Island, New York,
before relocating to Derby, Kansas, in 1976 and opening a video
store in Wichita; in 1990, they retired to Houston to be closer to
their family; and
WHEREAS, Leo Casagrande was born in Queens, New York, on
August 5, 1934, to Ferruccio and Ida Salvador Casagrande; he earned
a scholarship to play baseball at St. John's University, where he
was named an Outstanding Student Athlete and featured in Who's Who
Among Students in America's Universities and Colleges; after
graduating with a bachelor's degree in personnel administration,
Mr. Casagrande served two years in the United States Army, and he
subsequently pitched in the minor leagues until an injury forced
him to retire from baseball; he went on to receive a master of
business administration degree from New York University before
marrying the love of his life, Grace; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. and Mrs. Casagrande became the
proud parents of two children, Steven and Jean, and Mr. Casagrande
often coached them in baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, and
track; the couple took great joy in spending time with their family,
which eventually grew to include three cherished grandsons,
Michael, David, and Nathan; both husband and wife were active in
their congregation at Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Community
and in the parish's 55+ ministry, and they were founding members of
the Magnificent Seven; in addition, Mrs. Casagrande was a member of
Friends and Neighbors of FM 1960 for 26 years and also shared her
time and talents with the Houston Calligraphy Guild; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the life they built together, Grace and
Leo Casagrande set an inspiring example of devotion to their loved
ones, to their faith, and to each other, and they will forever be
remembered with admiration and affection by those who held them
dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Grace and Leo
Casagrande and extend heartfelt condolences to all those who mourn
their passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for their family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Grace and
Leo Casagrande.
Roberts
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1918 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 12, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House