SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 344
In Memory
of
Oscar De Luna
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Oscar De Luna, who died March 25, 2021,
at the age of 64; and
WHEREAS, Oscar De Luna was an exemplary citizen and a
dedicated public servant who was widely respected and admired for
his many contributions to the people of San Perlita and Willacy
County; and
WHEREAS, He was born on August 10, 1956, in Raymondville,
to Jose and Teresa De Luna; he and his beloved wife of 48 years,
Perla De Luna, were blessed with three sons, Oscar De Luna Jr.,
Gabriel De Luna, and Dominic De Luna; he was also blessed with
five grandchildren, Joshua, Amber, Trey, Daemian, and Izabella,
and a great-grandchild, Beau, who were a source of much pride and
joy for him; and
WHEREAS, Mr. De Luna was dedicated to public service, and
he served for 26 years as mayor of San Perlita; under his
leadership, the city saw such improvements as the establishment
of a fire department and fire station and the creation of a
community center; and
WHEREAS, In 2014, he was elected to the Willacy County
Commissioners Court to represent Precinct 2, and he was reelected
in 2018; he played an important role in procuring numerous grants
for projects to improve the county's infrastructure, and he was
active in a number of organizations dedicated to supporting
county functions; and
WHEREAS, Oscar De Luna was a loving family man and a
tireless advocate for his constituents, and he leaves behind
memories that will be treasured forever 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 Oscar De Luna; 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 Oscar De Luna.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 3, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate