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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 612
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In Memory |
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of |
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Sergio A. Cisneros Sr. |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Sergio A. Cisneros Sr., who died |
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April 3, 2017, at the age of 89; and |
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WHEREAS, Sergio Cisneros was an exemplary citizen who was |
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widely respected and admired in his community for his many |
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achievements; and |
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WHEREAS, He was born on September 6, 1927, into one of |
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Brownsville's pioneer families, and he was a lifelong resident of |
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the city; and |
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WHEREAS, He served the nation with distinction as a member |
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of the United States Navy during World War II and in the Korean |
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War; and |
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WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife of 67 years, Maria E. |
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Orive Cisneros, were blessed with four children, Maria Cisneros |
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Boss, Patricia Cisneros Young, Dolores Cisneros Emerson, and the |
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late Sergio A. Cisneros Jr.; his seven grandchildren and 10 |
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great-grandchildren were a source of much pride and joy for him; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he gave |
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generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel |
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will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to share in his |
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life; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, |
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and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished forever by |
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his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Sergio A. Cisneros Sr.; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Sergio A. Cisneros Sr. |
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Lucio |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 12, 2017, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |