SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 652
In Memory
of
Romeo L. Lomas
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Romeo L. Lomas, a beloved civic leader,
who died April 6, 2017, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, Romeo Lomas was born on September 3, 1937, in
Kingsville, Texas; he was a man of wisdom, integrity, and
compassion, and he had a fulfilling life of service on behalf of
the citizens of Kleberg County as one of the county's
longest-serving politicians; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lomas was a distinguished veteran of the
United States Army, and he served as a Kleberg County
commissioner for 38 years; as commissioner, he advocated for wage
increases and improvement of benefits for the county's public
employees, and he continually strived to increase opportunities
and support services for vulnerable residents; his many
accomplishments included playing an instrumental role in the
creation of the Kleberg County Human Services department and of a
senior center; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lomas made it his lifelong mission to be a
voice for all the citizens of Kleberg County, and he was a
champion of the underserved members of the community he loved; he
retired as Kleberg County Commissioner on December 31, 2016, and
he continued to serve as a mentor for local residents and
community leaders; and
WHEREAS, Romeo Lomas was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather and was beloved by many, and he will long be
remembered with respect and admiration by all who were privileged
to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Romeo L. Lomas; 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 Romeo Lomas.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 20, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate