H.R. No. 460
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Eugene P. Toscano of San Antonio on February 23, 2023, at
the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, The son of Cleofas and Anastacio Toscano, Gene
Toscano was born in San Antonio on June 8, 1933, and he grew up with
the companionship of four brothers, Lionel, Joseph, John, and
Henry; he graduated from Brackenridge High School in 1950 and
received a music scholarship to attend St. Mary's University, where
he earned a bachelor's degree in English in 1954; and
WHEREAS, An accomplished trumpet player, Mr. Toscano played
salsa and tropical music in downtown San Antonio during his youth,
and he went on to participate in a nationwide tour with Rosita
Fernandez and Pedro Gonzalez-Gonzalez; answering his nation's call
to duty, he served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957, and he played
trumpet in the Fifth Army Band during his time stationed in Germany;
to help support his family, he continued to play trumpet with a
number of orchestras while attending St. Mary's University School
of Law, and he obtained his law degree in 1961; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Toscano established the Gene Toscano, Inc., law
firm in San Antonio in 1965, and over the course of his career as an
attorney, he helped resolve thousands of legal disputes; he retired
in 2018, after 57 years of service in the legal profession; along
the way, he also worked as a real estate developer, political
commentator, rancher, bar owner, boxing promoter, and tire store
owner; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Toscano benefited from the
love and support of his wife, Esther, with whom he shared a
rewarding marriage that spanned nearly six decades; he took great
pride in their 5 children, Marisa, Gina, Andrew, Patrick, and
Monica, and he had the pleasure of welcoming into his family 11
grandchildren; during his leisure time, he enjoyed horse racing,
following baseball, and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, and he was
passionate about music and salsa dancing; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Gene Toscano
will always remember the way he touched their lives with his warmth,
kindness, and delightful sense of humor, and they will forever hold
him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Eugene P. Toscano
and extend heartfelt sympathy to his loved ones; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Gene
Toscano.
Bernal
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 460 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 16, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House