86R30114 SME-D By: Guillen H.R. No. 1520 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The family and friends of Benito Alvarado of San Isidro suffered an immeasurable loss with his death on August 11, 2018, at the age of 57; and WHEREAS, Benito Alvarado was born on August 24, 1960, to Hilario Alvarado Sr. and Benita Garcia Alvarado, and he grew up with the companionship of three siblings, Francisco, Hilario, and Maria; he shared a rewarding marriage with his wife, Geraldine, that spanned 24 years, and he took great pride in his two children, Aaron and Alyssa; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his 36-year career as an educator, Mr. Alvarado enriched the lives of countless area students; he was a beloved faculty member of the San Isidro Independent School District for nearly two decades, teaching math and coaching football, basketball, and baseball; above all else, he delighted in the time he spent with his family, and he enjoyed following his favorite team, the Houston Astros; and WHEREAS, No words can diminish the pain caused by a life cut short, but all who shared in the love and friendship of Benito Alvarado may find comfort in their treasured memories of this kind and caring man; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Benito Alvarado and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Geraldine Alvarado; to his children, Aaron Jacob Alvarado and Alyssa Mariah Alvarado; to his siblings, Francisco Alvarado and his wife, Elda, Hilario Alvarado Jr. and his wife, Alma, and Maria Margarita Soto and her husband, Ubaldo; to his many nieces and nephews; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Benito Alvarado.