SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1197
	In Memory
	of
	Oscar Raul Cárdenas
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of McAllen in mourning the loss of Oscar Raul Cárdenas,
	who died May 13, 2011, at the age of 50; and
	WHEREAS, Oscar Raul Cárdenas was an exemplary citizen
	whose determination, spirit, and many accomplishments in the
	face of adversity served as an inspiration to all those who knew
	him; and
	WHEREAS, Born July 3, 1960, in McAllen, Mr. Cárdenas earned
	a bachelor of business administration degree from Texas A&M
	University; he worked a short time for an accounting firm before
	becoming an entrepreneur, creating a series of businesses and
	achieving great success with Medical Accounts Receivable
	Services and the Copy It Printing Center; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Cárdenas played a vital role in his community,
	leading a wide variety of organizations as president, including
	the Muscular Dystrophy Association of the Rio Grande Valley,
	McAllen Easter Seals, and the Better Business Bureau; he was
	named the 2004 McAllen Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year and the
	2008 Easter Seals Humanitarian of the Year; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compelling
	enthusiasm, Mr. Cárdenas possessed the rare ability to have
	people remember his vitality rather than his infirmity, and
	although he will be deeply missed by his family and countless
	friends, he will continue to live in their hearts and minds
	forever; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Oscar Raul Cárdenas; 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 Oscar Raul Cárdenas.
	Hinojosa
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 25, 2011, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate