Bill Text: TX SR129 | 2013 | 83rd Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Alfonzo "Poncho" Hermosillo.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-06-24 - Reported enrolled [SR129 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR129-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
Alfonzo Hermosillo | ||
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the | ||
citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Alfonzo "Poncho" | ||
Hermosillo, who died June 6, 2013, at the age of 69; and | ||
WHEREAS, Poncho Hermosillo was born on August 13, 1943; he | ||
grew up to become a successful floral designer and businessman | ||
and a leader in his community; and | ||
WHEREAS, Poncho began his career in floral design in 1961 | ||
with Cox's Florists in Mineral Wells; he opened his own | ||
establishment in 1997 and quickly gained fame for his outstanding | ||
artistic designs and superior customer service; and | ||
WHEREAS, He was dedicated to his work, and as an | ||
accomplished designer and manager, he mentored and taught | ||
countless florists in the region and aided many in starting their | ||
own businesses; he was also a longtime leader in the Fort Worth | ||
Floral Association; and | ||
WHEREAS, In addition, he was an active participant in a | ||
variety of other community activities; he coached children's | ||
baseball leagues, was a proud member of the Fort Worth Jaycees, | ||
and was a member of the Chula Chaser Motorcycle Club of Fort | ||
Worth; and | ||
WHEREAS, He was an exemplary gentleman and was devoted to | ||
his wife, Michele, his daughters, Lori and Raechele, and his | ||
grandchildren, Gavin and Kaitlyn; and | ||
WHEREAS, A talented, warm, and generous person, he gave | ||
willingly of his time to others; he had a good sense of humor and | ||
an engaging personality, and he leaves behind memories that will | ||
be treasured forever by all who were privileged to share in his | ||
life; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, | ||
83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere | ||
condolences to the bereaved family of Alfonzo Hermosillo; 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 Poncho Hermosillo. | ||
Davis | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on June 24, 2013, by a | ||
rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |