SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 866
In Memory
of
Arcadio Durán Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of El Paso in mourning the loss of Arcadio Durán Jr., who
died April 30, 2017, at the age of 48; and
WHEREAS, Arcadio Durán was an exemplary educator, coach,
and community leader who had a profound impact on the lives of
countless young people; and
WHEREAS, Known by most as Archie, he was a graduate of
Irvin High School, where he had been a standout athlete; he
earned a degree from The University of Texas at El Paso and began
a long and productive career in education; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Durán was a teacher and a coach for many years
at Jefferson High School before returning to Irvin High School,
where he taught social studies and served as head coach of the
girls' track and field team; over the course of his distinguished
career, his students benefited greatly from his skillful
teaching and coaching methods, his sincere concern for the
individual, and his wise counsel and encouragement; and
WHEREAS, As a tribute to his many years of exceptional
service with the El Paso Independent School District, two
scholarships were established in his honor; and
WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, Maribel Durán, were
blessed with three children, Ariana Esther, Maribel Lisset, and
Arcadio Angel, who were a source of great pride and joy; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his generous spirit and his
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
forgotten by those who were privileged to share in his life; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, 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 Arcadio Durán Jr.; 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 Arcadio Durán Jr.
Rodríguez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 24, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate