Bill Text: TX SR431 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Edward Ancira Calderon of San Antonio.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-03-11 - Reported enrolled [SR431 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-SR431-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 431
In Memory
of
Edward Ancira Calderon
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Edward Ancira
Calderon, who died March 1, 2013, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Edward Calderon was an
WHEREAS, Born February 2, 1926, in San Antonio, Mr.
Calderon was married for 55 years to his beloved wife, the late
Gladys Marroquin Calderon;
WHEREAS, Mr. Calderon began his business career as the
owner of Ed Calderon Tienda de Abarrotes, an independent grocery
store that he operated for 20 years on San Antonio's West Side;
WHEREAS, His true passion was bringing happiness to people
through music; he was an extraordinary trombone player and
performed with the Larry Herman Orchestra and the Lamplighters
Big Band Dance Orchestra for appreciative audiences across the
city; and
WHEREAS, He was devoted to helping children and was active
in the Court Appointed Special Advocates program; he also served
as a volunteer mentor at Woodlawn Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, A man of compassion, grace, and generosity, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his warmth, wisdom, and
optimistic outlook will not be forgotten by those whose lives he
touched; and
WHEREAS, He was a loving 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 Edward Ancira Calderon; 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 Edward Ancira Calderon.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 11, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate