SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 51
	In Memory
	of
	Jose Angel Marks, Jr.
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Jose Angel Marks, Jr., who died May 1,
	2013, at the age of 72; and
	WHEREAS, Joe Marks was born in Brownsville; the oldest son
	of Jose Angel Marks, Sr., and his wife, Olivia, he excelled in
	athletics at Saint Joseph Academy before entering the United
	States Air Force; he served the nation with distinction and was
	named Airman of the Month at Sheppard Air Force Base for his
	exemplary work during the Cuban Missile Crisis; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Marks went on to earn a bachelor's degree in
	electrical engineering from Texas A&I University and embark on a
	long and productive career as an engineer; he was the owner and
	operator of Marenco, Incorporated, a construction and
	engineering firm, and he most recently worked for Dannenbaum
	Engineering; 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 treasured
	forever by his family and countless friends; now, therefore, be
	it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
	Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
	condolences to the bereaved family of Jose Angel Marks, Jr.; 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 Jose Angel Marks, Jr.
	Lucio
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on July 17, 2013, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate