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