Bill Text: TX SR217 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Felipe Cordero.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-02-28 - Reported enrolled [SR217 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR217-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Felipe Cordero | ||
| WHEREAS, Residents of Presidio County lost an admired | ||
| civic leader with the passing of Felipe Cordero on January 1, | ||
| 2023, at the age of 79; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Born in Redford, Phil Cordero entered the | ||
| workforce at the age of 14, with only a sixth-grade education; he | ||
| earned his master plumber's license and ran his own business | ||
| until his health began to fail; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Cordero was deeply committed to his community | ||
| and served in many capacities; for 33 years, he was a Presidio | ||
| County commissioner, and he played a key role in such projects as | ||
| the courthouse restoration, development of the MAC Building, and | ||
| street paving in Presidio and Salsipuedes; he also championed the | ||
| county's needs and advocated for domestic and international trade | ||
| at the state and national level; as president of the chamber of | ||
| commerce, he worked tirelessly to expand business opportunities; | ||
| he was instrumental in the construction of the grandstand and dance | ||
| floor for Marfa Lights and of the scoreboard and soccer fields for | ||
| the Vizcaino Field; in addition, he was active in the Paisano Lions | ||
| Club and AMVETS, and he gave generously of his time and expertise to | ||
| the Marfa Independent School District, fixing plumbing, supporting | ||
| school events, and officiating and commentating baseball games; | ||
| moreover, he sponsored summer youth softball and baseball leagues, | ||
| and he assisted the Mercedes Cemetery Association in numerous | ||
| cleanup efforts and in the building of the chapel; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Cordero raised seven | ||
| children on his own; he was a mentor to many others as well, and | ||
| he set an inspiring example through his kindness, gentle | ||
| strength, steadfast integrity, and deep faith; he was preceded in | ||
| death by his wife, Nora S. Cordero, with whom he shared a | ||
| fulfilling marriage; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Phil Cordero made a lasting, positive difference | ||
| through his selfless contributions to his community, and he will | ||
| be remembered with respect and admiration by all who were | ||
| privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th | ||
| Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Felipe Cordero and | ||
| extend sincere condolences to his loved ones; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be | ||
| prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns | ||
| this day, it do so in memory of Felipe "Phil" Cordero. | ||
| Blanco | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 28, 2023, | ||
| by a rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
