Bill Text: TX HR910 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 910 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Frank Alarcon of El Paso.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-12 - Reported enrolled [HR910 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR910-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 910



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Frank Alarcon of El Paso died on March 1, 2011, at
	the age of 80, leaving an inspiring legacy of humanitarian service;
	and
	WHEREAS, A retired postal worker, Mr. Alarcon expressed his
	deep faith through his tireless efforts in behalf of those most in
	need; he spent nearly four decades assisting the poorest residents
	of Juarez and donated most of his pension check to his mission at
	the Centro Comunitario del Espiritu Santo, where he volunteered as
	director; and
	WHEREAS, In 1972, Mr. Alarcon participated in a Christmas Day
	donation of food to people living and working at the Juarez
	municipal dump; he was so moved by their plight that he dedicated
	himself to improving their circumstances; over the years, he helped
	them reclaim the former dump site and build a compound of
	cinderblock buildings to serve as a community center; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Alarcon moved into spartan quarters at the
	mission following his retirement in 1986; over the years, he helped
	establish a community dining hall, a day-care program, a women's
	shelter, a chapel, and a clinic providing medical, dental, and eye
	care; although the global recession and mounting violence in the
	border area posed formidable challenges, he remained bravely
	undaunted in his determination to continue his important work; and
	WHEREAS, Through his compassion and generosity, Frank
	Alarcon touched innumerable lives, and those who were privileged to
	know this remarkable man will forever remember him with profound
	admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
	Legislature pay tribute to the memory of Frank Alarcon and extend
	sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife,
	Delfina Alarcon; to his children, Frank Alarcon, Jr., Liz Mier,
	Charlotte Martinez, and Bernice Hernandez; and to his many other
	relatives and friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Frank
	Alarcon.

	Marquez

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 910 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on April 7, 2011.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House