SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 475
In Memory
of
Gustavo Capuchino
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Gustavo "Buster" Capuchino, who died
March 15, 2019, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, Buster Capuchino was born on December 16, 1930, in
Houston, to José and María Capuchino; he and his beloved wife,
the late Janie Capuchino, were blessed with five children,
Buster, David, Ray, Christina, and the late Robert Jesse
Capuchino; his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a
source of much pride and joy for him; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Capuchino was a successful businessman who
owned and operated Capuchino's Gameroom and Bar, a longtime East
Austin institution that hosted countless family celebrations,
political gatherings, and benefits; and
WHEREAS, He was a skilled craftsman who built his own home
and much of the furniture inside it; he was famous in his family
and among his customers for his menudo, and he took great
pleasure in gardening with Janie and in following the Texas
Longhorns, Dallas Cowboys, and New York Yankees; and
WHEREAS, He was a man of few words who nevertheless had a
tremendous impact on his community, and his generosity, wisdom,
and enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
forgotten by those who were privileged to share in his life; and
WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, 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, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Gustavo Capuchino; 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 Gustavo Capuchino.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 25, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate