SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 772
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Conrado Lucio for his many accomplishments and for his
42 years of service with the federal government; and
WHEREAS, A Brownsville native, Conrado Lucio was born on
December 13, 1932, as the youngest of 11 children; he grew up during
the Great Depression, and his parents and siblings helped instill
in him the value of hard work and generosity; from this foundation,
he built a fulfilling life of service unto others; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lucio joined the United States Air Force on
December 20, 1951; he served with distinction for 22 years and is
a veteran of both the Korean War and the Vietnam War; his
organizational and management skills were highly valued in the
military, and many of the personnel management procedures he
developed were adopted as standard practice throughout the air
force; over the course of his military career, he played a key
role in establishing three new bases in Spain, and he was
assigned to a special mission team at the Strategic Air Command
Headquarters; he was honored with Meritorious Service and Air
Force Commendation Medals, and in 1974, he retired to inactive
reserve status having earned the rank of master sergeant; and
WHEREAS, After his military service, Mr. Lucio began a
second career with the United States Postal Service, where he
worked for 20 years; when he retired, he had given 42 years of
service to the United States government; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lucio has shared 62 years of marriage with his
beloved wife, Emma, and they were blessed with two children who
became highly successful and respected members of their
communities; their five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
are a source of immense pride and joy; and
WHEREAS, Conrado Lucio has lived an exemplary life of
selflessness and high standards; he is respected and admired by
many, and he is indeed deserving of recognition for his years of
service on behalf of his country and his fellow citizens; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Conrado Lucio for his exceptional
public service and extend to him best wishes in all his future
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 15, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate