SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 303
In Memory
of
Fernando Daniel Cuellar
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Laredo in mourning the loss of Fernando Daniel
Cuellar, an esteemed veteran who died January 27, 2021, at the
age of 79; and
WHEREAS, A native Laredoan, Fernando Cuellar was born to
Eliseo and Elena Cuellar on September 7, 1941; he attended Saint
Joseph Academy through the eighth grade, and he earned his
diploma from Peacock Military Academy in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cuellar earned a degree in physics from Loyola
University in 1963, and he began a career with the United States
Air Force that same year; he was assigned to the position of
weapons systems officer, and in this role he guided the
navigation, ordnance control, and flight operations of the F-4D
Phantom II aircraft; he served his country courageously during
the Vietnam War, and he earned numerous commendations during his
distinguished career in military service; he retired in 1983 with
the rank of lieutenant colonel; and
WHEREAS, After his retirement, Mr. Cuellar continued a
life of service and contributed extensively to the Laredo Rotary
Club; he was honored to have served the organization as both a
club president and a district governor; and
WHEREAS, Fernando Cuellar was a gifted writer and speaker,
a lifelong learner, and a devoted servant of the community; he
leaves behind memories that will long be treasured by all who
were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Fernando Daniel Cuellar: his cherished wife, Angela
Cuellar; his daughter, Rebecca Cuellar-Notzon; and his
grandchildren, Ella and Abby Notzon; 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 Fernando Cuellar.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 22, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate