SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 34
	In Memory
	of
	Baltazar Salazar Sr.
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Baltazar Salazar Sr., who died
	June 23, 2016, at the age of 85; and
	WHEREAS, Baltazar Salazar was born on April 1, 1931, in
	Edinburg, Texas; he graduated from Edinburg High School in 1951,
	and he joined the United States Marine Corps later that same
	year; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Salazar was a distinguished veteran who took
	part in the historic first amphibian assault during the Korean
	War; he was honored with the Korean Service Medal with Stars and
	the Navy Commendation Medal with Honors for his acts of bravery
	during the conflict, and he extended his patriotic service for
	our country as a member of the Marine Reserves; and
	WHEREAS, After the war, Baltazar enrolled at Pan American
	University, where he was selected to join the elite Broncs
	baseball team; he graduated with bachelor's degrees in physical
	education and government, and he went on to have a fulfilling
	30-year career as a teacher, mentor, and coach; and
	WHEREAS, Baltazar shared a life of devotion with Maria
	Elena Leal, his high school sweetheart and a former Miss Rio
	Grande Valley Beauty Queen; they were married on December 23,
	1956, and they were blessed with five children, 13 grandchildren,
	and numerous great-grandchildren, who were a source of immense
	pride and joy; and
	WHEREAS, Baltazar Salazar was a beloved member of his
	community; he enriched the lives of others by his kindness, his
	integrity, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest;
	he was a true American hero, and he leaves behind memories that
	will long be cherished by all who were privileged to share in his
	life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences
	to the bereaved family of Baltazar Salazar Sr.; 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 Baltazar Salazar.
	Lucio
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on July 19, 2017, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate