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78S20073 JHS-D
By: Baxter H.R. No. 110
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of longtime Austinite Javier G. Corona
on July 19, 2003, at the age of 76, brought a great loss to the
family, friends, and fellow citizens of this former diplomat and
renowned restaurateur; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 20, 1927, in Mexico City, Mr. Corona
came to Austin with his family in 1982 and established Las Palomas
Restaurant on Valentine's Day the following year; one of the first
Austin restaurants to offer authentic interior Mexican cuisine, Las
Palomas features the recipes of Amelia Corona, Mr. Corona's wife of
43 years, and it remains one of the city's most highly regarded and
popular dining establishments; and
WHEREAS, A man of artistic and musical talent, Mr. Corona
studied art in Mexico City and New York City, but not before earning
degrees in accounting and advertising in order to appease his
father; he later entered the world of diplomacy, working at the
Mexican Consulate in Montreal for three years and then embarking on
a 28-year career as a cultural attaché at the American Embassy in
Mexico City; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Corona was a dedicated promoter of American arts
and artists, and his efforts in that regard were recognized when he
was presented with the Superior Honor Award, the highest accolade
bestowed on a Mexican citizen by the United States government; he
retired from diplomatic service in 1982 and moved his family to
Austin shortly thereafter; and
WHEREAS, Javier Corona played many roles during his long and
fruitful life, but none was more important than his role as husband
and father; although he will be deeply missed by his wife and
children, his spirit will shine on in their hearts and in the hearts
of all those who knew and loved him; his art and artistry remain as a
reminder of his talent, and his legacy of success will not soon be
forgotten by the citizens of Austin; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Javier G. Corona and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
family: to his wife, Amelia Corona; to his children, Amelia
Pitchford, Maricarmen Dale, Javier Corona, Jr., and Alexandra
Corona; to his sisters, Mireya Gonzalez and Hilda Vergara; to his
grandchildren, Alex Dale, Chris Dale, Sterling Pitchford, and
Javier Corona III; and to the many other relatives and friends of
this esteemed and beloved gentleman; 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 Javier G.
Corona.