SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 745
In Memory
of
Martin Siller Cuellar Sr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Laredo in mourning the loss of Martin Siller Cuellar
Sr. of Laredo, who died April 13, 2019, at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, Born May 22, 1926, in Guerrero Viejo, Tamaulipas,
Mexico, Martin Cuellar was a beloved gentleman who enriched the
lives of those who knew him through his wisdom, his integrity,
and the kindness he bestowed on friends and strangers; and
WHEREAS, Martin Cuellar met Odilia Perez in the plaza in
his hometown, and they soon married and immigrated to the
United States; Martin took on migrant work in Utah, Idaho, and
Colorado, and he and Odilia moved to Laredo after starting
their family; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Cuellar reared their eight children
by loving example; Mr. Cuellar provided for his family as a
laborer and ranch manager, and he taught his children that
dignity comes with an honest living and that all people are
deserving of kindness and respect; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cuellar was grateful for the opportunities he
found in his adopted country and was proud to become a
naturalized citizen of the United States; he was beloved by many,
and memories of him long will be treasured by those privileged to
share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature,herebyextendsincerecondolencestothebereaved
family of Martin Siller Cuellar Sr.: his children, Henry
Cuellar, Carlos Cuellar, Martin Cuellar Jr., Tony Cuellar, Jorge
Cuellar, Odilia Cuellar, Rosie Cuellar, and Manuel Cuellar, and
his eighteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one
great-great-granddaughter; 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 Martin Cuellar Sr.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 15, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate