Bill Text: TX SR27 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: In memory of Alberto "Beto" Medrano.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-01-23 - Reported enrolled [SR27 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR27-Enrolled.html
 
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 27
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Alberto Medrano
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Alberto "Beto" Medrano, who died
  October 21, 2016, at the age of 77; and
         WHEREAS, Alberto Medrano was born in July of 1939 to Maria
  and Francisco Medrano; he graduated from Brownsville High School
  and served in the United States Army and the Texas National Guard
  before attending Pan American University, where he studied
  criminal justice and sociology; and
         WHEREAS, He enjoyed a long and distinguished career in law
  enforcement that included service as a police officer in
  Brownsville and Edinburg; he also worked as a juvenile probation
  officer and as a parole officer, and he taught criminal justice
  in the Brownsville Independent School District for 23 years; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Medrano was active in a wide range of civic
  organizations, and he was focused on helping young people; he
  generously gave his time to such groups as the Good Neighbor
  Settlement House, the Esperanza Home for Boys, Big Brothers Big
  Sisters, and the West Brownsville Lions Club; and
         WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife of 42 years, Elizabeth
  Medrano, raised two children together, Marisa and David, and they
  were blessed with a grandson, Noah; a devout Christian who
  practiced his faith in his daily life, he was a member of First
  Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon; and
         WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
  gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
  counsel will not be forgotten; and
         WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
  and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by
  his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Alberto Medrano; 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 Alberto Medrano.
  Lucio
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on January 23, 2017, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
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