SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 61
	In Memory
	of
	Michael Anthony Jordan
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	residents of Brownsville in mourning the loss of Michael Anthony
	Jordan, who died on March 2, 2013, at the age of 54; and
	WHEREAS, Michael Jordan led an active life filled with
	loving family and friends; and
	WHEREAS, This longtime resident of the Rio Grande Valley
	attended Saint Joseph's Academy in Brownsville, and he earned a
	bachelor of science degree in marine engineering from Texas A&M
	University at Galveston; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Jordan also received his Merchant Mariner
	credentials from the United States Coast Guard and attained a
	master's degree in electrical engineering from Texas A&M
	University--Kingsville; and
	WHEREAS, A well-liked citizen in his community, Mr. Jordan
	played a significant role in the operation of his family's
	restaurant, Gio's Villa; and
	WHEREAS, Michael Jordan was a loving father and a friend to
	many, and he will be greatly missed by those who knew him; he is
	survived by his three children, his mother, and his two brothers
	and by several nieces and nephews; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
	condolences to the bereaved family of Michael Anthony Jordan;
	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 Michael Jordan.
	Lucio
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on June 12, 2013, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate