SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 702
In Memory
of
Renato E. Cardenas
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Brownsville in mourning the loss of Renato E.
Cardenas, who died April 21, 2017, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, Renato Cardenas was born on December 8, 1930, in
Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico; he moved to Brownsville at the age
of 11 to live with his aunt, and he attended Brownsville public
schools; and
WHEREAS, Renato joined the United States Air Force as a
young man; he served with distinction during the Korean conflict,
and he completed his military service having earned the rank of
staff sergeant; he graduated from Texas Southmost College and
also attended Pan American University in Edinburg; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cardenas had a rewarding career as an
entrepreneur and found notable success in both real estate
development and automotive sales; he began developing
subdivisions in Brownsville in 1969 and later established
Cardenas Development Company, Incorporated; he opened an
automotive dealership in 1971, and today, the Cardenas Group of
automotive dealerships includes locations in Harlingen and
Raymondville; and
WHEREAS, Renato Cardenas was a generous man who worked
tirelessly on behalf of his community; he served as a Brownsville
city commissioner for a number of years, and he was a cofounder of
Valley Community Hospital, the Brownsville Foundation for Health
and Education, and Sunrise Bank; he served on the boards of
numerous professional and civic organizations, and he was a
member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church for 50 years; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Cardenas shared 61 years
of marriage with Mary Rose Cardenas, and they were blessed with
five children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren;
he was beloved by many, and he leaves behind memories that will
long be cherished 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 Renato E. Cardenas; 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 Renato Cardenas.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 1, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate