Bill Text: TX SR467 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 467 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Joaquin G. Cigarroa Jr.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-21 - Reported enrolled [SR467 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-SR467-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 467


	In Memory
	of
	Joaquin G. Cigarroa Jr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Dr. Joaquin G. Cigarroa Jr., who died
	March 20, 2019, at the age of 94; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Joaquin Cigarroa was a leading South Texas
	citizen and a highly respected physician who was known for his
	exceptional generosity, humanitarianism, and compassion, and he
	was a source of strength and an inspiration to all who were
	privileged to share in his life; and
	WHEREAS, Born May 5, 1924, in San Antonio, he was
	valedictorian of his 1941 class at Martin High School, and he
	went on to attend The University of Texas and to graduate cum
	laude from Harvard Medical School; and
	WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, Barbara Flores Cigarroa,
	enjoyed more than six decades of marriage together, and they were
	blessed with 10 children; their grandchildren,
	great-grandchildren, and the rest of the large and loving
	extended family were a source of much pride and joy for him; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of more than 70 years in the
	practice of medicine, Dr. Cigarroa had a profound influence on
	the lives of countless people; he held numerous leadership
	positions in the Laredo community and received many awards for
	his outstanding achievements and his life of service; a devoted
	husband, father, and grandfather, he leaves behind memories that
	will be treasured forever by his family and countless friends;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Dr. Joaquin G. Cigarroa Jr.; 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 Dr. Joaquin G. Cigarroa Jr.

	Zaffirini



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 21, 2019, by a
		rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate