Bill Text: TX SR15 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 15 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Arnold Flores of San Antonio.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-01-23 - Reported enrolled [SR15 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-SR15-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 15


	In Memory
	of
	Arnold Flores

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Arnold Flores,
	who died January 7, 2013, at the age of 76; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Rio Grande City, Arnold Flores moved
	early in his life with his family to San Antonio; he married
	Gloria Santoy, and he became an employee at Kelly Air Force Base;
	during his employment, he developed an interest in issues of
	equality and politics, and he joined the Service Employees
	International Union and was active as an organizer; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Flores went on to become famous as a West Side
	labor leader and a political activist who was dedicated to
	promoting equal rights; he evolved into a grass-roots
	philosopher known for his realistic outlook, and he went on to
	serve as state director of the Service Employees International
	Union; and
	WHEREAS, A pioneer in organizing Hispanic and other
	minority neighborhoods, Arnold Flores became a well-known leader
	in the civil and voting rights movements that reshaped San
	Antonio and much of the Southwest; he was a founding board member
	of the National Council of La Raza and a board member of the
	Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Flores was a hard worker throughout his life,
	and he gave unselfishly of his time to others; he was devoted to
	his family and was noted for his engaging personality and sense
	of humor; and
	WHEREAS, Arnold Flores was respected by citizens across
	the state for his integrity and courage and for his exceptional
	accomplishments; he was beloved by many, and he will be greatly
	missed 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, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
	bereaved family of Arnold Flores; 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 Arnold Flores.
	Van de Putte



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on January 23, 2013, by
		a rising vote.



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		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate