SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 804
In Memory
of
Manuel Alvarado
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Manuel Alvarado, who died April 8, 2019,
at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Manny Alvarado was born September 9, 1941; he
graduated in 1964 from Jefferson High School, and he served the
nation with distinction as a member of the United States Navy; he
served two tours of duty in Vietnam aboard the USS Pyro, and his
decorations included the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze
stars and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; and
WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, Martha Rivas Alvarado,
were blessed with three children, Manuel Alvarado Jr., Linda
Rodriguez, and the late Oscar Alvarado; his five grandchildren
and great-granddaughter were a source of much pride and joy for
him; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Alvarado enjoyed a long and productive career
as a maintenance technician at Providence Memorial Hospital, and
he took great pleasure in being with his family and friends; he
was an avid dancer and a member of Los Pistoleros De San Elizario,
for which he played Sheriff Kerber in the Billy the Kid
reenactments; he was also active in the Veterans Association of
San Elizario, and his pastimes included baseball, hunting, and
photography; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and integrity, he gave
unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, 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, Manny was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished
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 Manuel Alvarado; 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 Manuel Alvarado.
RodrÃguez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 22, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate