SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 467
In Memory
of
Joaquin G. Cigarroa Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Dr. Joaquin G. Cigarroa Jr., who died
March 20, 2019, at the age of 94; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Joaquin Cigarroa was a leading South Texas
citizen and a highly respected physician who was known for his
exceptional generosity, humanitarianism, and compassion, and he
was a source of strength and an inspiration to all who were
privileged to share in his life; and
WHEREAS, Born May 5, 1924, in San Antonio, he was
valedictorian of his 1941 class at Martin High School, and he
went on to attend The University of Texas and to graduate cum
laude from Harvard Medical School; and
WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, Barbara Flores Cigarroa,
enjoyed more than six decades of marriage together, and they were
blessed with 10 children; their grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, and the rest of the large and loving
extended family were a source of much pride and joy for him; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of more than 70 years in the
practice of medicine, Dr. Cigarroa had a profound influence on
the lives of countless people; he held numerous leadership
positions in the Laredo community and received many awards for
his outstanding achievements and his life of service; a devoted
husband, father, and grandfather, he leaves behind memories that
will be treasured forever by his family and countless friends;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Dr. Joaquin G. Cigarroa 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 Dr. Joaquin G. Cigarroa Jr.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 21, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate