SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 772
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Conrado Lucio for his many accomplishments and for his
	42 years of service with the federal government; and
	WHEREAS, A Brownsville native, Conrado Lucio was born on
	December 13, 1932, as the youngest of 11 children; he grew up during
	the Great Depression, and his parents and siblings helped instill
	in him the value of hard work and generosity; from this foundation,
	he built a fulfilling life of service unto others; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Lucio joined the United States Air Force on
	December 20, 1951; he served with distinction for 22 years and is
	a veteran of both the Korean War and the Vietnam War; his
	organizational and management skills were highly valued in the
	military, and many of the personnel management procedures he
	developed were adopted as standard practice throughout the air
	force; over the course of his military career, he played a key
	role in establishing three new bases in Spain, and he was
	assigned to a special mission team at the Strategic Air Command
	Headquarters; he was honored with Meritorious Service and Air
	Force Commendation Medals, and in 1974, he retired to inactive
	reserve status having earned the rank of master sergeant; and
	WHEREAS, After his military service, Mr. Lucio began a
	second career with the United States Postal Service, where he
	worked for 20 years; when he retired, he had given 42 years of
	service to the United States government; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Lucio has shared 62 years of marriage with his
	beloved wife, Emma, and they were blessed with two children who
	became highly successful and respected members of their
	communities; their five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
	are a source of immense pride and joy; and
	WHEREAS, Conrado Lucio has lived an exemplary life of
	selflessness and high standards; he is respected and admired by
	many, and he is indeed deserving of recognition for his years of
	service on behalf of his country and his fellow citizens; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend Conrado Lucio for his exceptional
	public service and extend to him best wishes in all his future
	endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Lucio
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 15, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate