SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 393
	In Memory
	of
	René Arcadio Rocha
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of René Arcadio Rocha, who died January 12,
	2011, at the age of 66; and
	WHEREAS, René Rocha was born October 25, 1944; he grew up
	in Brownsville, where he was a star athlete in the 1950s and
	1960s; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Rocha served the nation with honor and
	distinction in the United States Army, with two tours of duty in
	Korea during the Vietnam era; he went on to enjoy a long and
	productive career with the United States Postal Service, where he
	worked for nearly 30 years; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
	gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
	counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
	grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished
	forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of René Arcadio Rocha: his loving wife of 45 years, Nelda
	G. Rocha; his sons and daughter-in-law, Roberto and Pauline Rocha
	and Rene David Rocha; his daughter and son-in-law, Margot and
	Rolando Anaya; his mother, Josefa R. Rocha; his brother, Rogelio
	Rocha; his sisters, Julia Ybarra, Norma Rocha, and Graciela
	Rocha; and his 10 grandchildren and great-grandchild; 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
	René Arcadio Rocha.
	Lucio
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 28, 2011,
		by a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate