Bill Text: TX SR372 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 372 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Leonard Joe Lozano.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-03-05 - Printed in full [SR372 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-SR372-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 372


	In Memory
	of
	Leonard Joe Lozano

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Leonard Joe Lozano, who died September
	27, 2012, at the age of 77; and
	WHEREAS, Leonard Lozano was born April 19, 1935, in Poteet;
	he served his country with distinction in the United States Army
	as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division; and
	WHEREAS, After his military service, he embarked on a long
	and distinguished career in law enforcement, beginning with a
	stint as an officer in the McAllen Police Department; he went on
	to serve with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission during the
	notorious post-prohibition, bootlegging era; he was known as the
	most successful undercover agent in the commission's history;
	and
	WHEREAS, He retired in 1993 after having risen through the
	ranks to become the first Hispanic director of the Texas
	Alcoholic Beverage Commission; throughout his life, he was a
	tireless supporter of education and fought to expand the limited
	educational opportunities for Hispanic students; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and integrity, he gave
	generously to others, and his wisdom and his enthusiasm for
	living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and
	WHEREAS, Leonard Lozano 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, 83rd
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Leonard Joe Lozano; 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 Leonard Joe Lozano.

	Lucio



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 5, 2013, by a
		rising vote.



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		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate