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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 804
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In Memory |
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of |
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Manuel Alvarado |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Manuel Alvarado, who died April 8, 2019, |
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at the age of 77; and |
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WHEREAS, Manny Alvarado was born September 9, 1941; he |
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graduated in 1964 from Jefferson High School, and he served the |
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nation with distinction as a member of the United States Navy; he |
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served two tours of duty in Vietnam aboard the USS Pyro, and his |
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decorations included the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze |
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stars and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; and |
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WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, Martha Rivas Alvarado, |
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were blessed with three children, Manuel Alvarado Jr., Linda |
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Rodriguez, and the late Oscar Alvarado; his five grandchildren |
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and great-granddaughter were a source of much pride and joy for |
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him; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Alvarado enjoyed a long and productive career |
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as a maintenance technician at Providence Memorial Hospital, and |
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he took great pleasure in being with his family and friends; he |
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was an avid dancer and a member of Los Pistoleros De San Elizario, |
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for which he played Sheriff Kerber in the Billy the Kid |
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reenactments; he was also active in the Veterans Association of |
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San Elizario, and his pastimes included baseball, hunting, and |
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photography; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and integrity, he gave |
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unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, his generous spirit, and |
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his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be |
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forgotten by those who were privileged to share in his life; and |
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WHEREAS, Manny was a devoted husband, father, and |
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grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished |
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forever by his family and countless friends; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Manuel Alvarado; 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 Manuel Alvarado. |
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Rodríguez |
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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 May 22, 2019, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |