SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 27
In Memory
of
Alberto Medrano
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Alberto "Beto" Medrano, who died
October 21, 2016, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Alberto Medrano was born in July of 1939 to Maria
and Francisco Medrano; he graduated from Brownsville High School
and served in the United States Army and the Texas National Guard
before attending Pan American University, where he studied
criminal justice and sociology; and
WHEREAS, He enjoyed a long and distinguished career in law
enforcement that included service as a police officer in
Brownsville and Edinburg; he also worked as a juvenile probation
officer and as a parole officer, and he taught criminal justice
in the Brownsville Independent School District for 23 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Medrano was active in a wide range of civic
organizations, and he was focused on helping young people; he
generously gave his time to such groups as the Good Neighbor
Settlement House, the Esperanza Home for Boys, Big Brothers Big
Sisters, and the West Brownsville Lions Club; and
WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife of 42 years, Elizabeth
Medrano, raised two children together, Marisa and David, and they
were blessed with a grandson, Noah; a devout Christian who
practiced his faith in his daily life, he was a member of First
Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Alberto Medrano; 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 Alberto Medrano.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 23, 2017, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate