Bill Text: TX SR512 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 512 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Antonio R. Lopez, Sr.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-15 - Reported enrolled [SR512 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR512-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 512


	In Memory
	of
	Antonio R. Lopez, Sr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Antonio R. Lopez, Sr., who died January
	29, 2011, at the age of 58; and
	WHEREAS, Tony Lopez was born in Brownsville on July 8,
	1952, one of the 10 children born to Frank and Delia Lopez; he was
	married to the late Maria Sylvia Lopez; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Lopez had a career in law enforcement that
	spanned 38 years; he served as chief of police for the City of Los
	Fresnos for 10 years and spent the next 28 years with the Cameron
	County Sheriff's Department; he was a member of the 911 board of
	directors for Cameron County and was a founding member of the
	Boys and Girls Club in Los Fresnos; and
	WHEREAS, He was a member of the Cameron County Deputy
	Association; he was presented a plaque of appreciation by the Los
	Fresnos Chamber of Commerce to honor him for all he had done for
	the city and citizens of Los Fresnos; and
	WHEREAS, During his long career in law enforcement, he was
	admired and respected by his colleagues and by all who knew him;
	he was renowned for his reliability, his compassion for others,
	and especially for the courage with which he faced the challenge
	in his life; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devout member of the Pentecostal Church
	and a life member of the New Life Center United Pentecostal
	Church; he was an avid walker and enjoyed traveling, road trips,
	fishing, and picnics at the beach with his wife and family; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Lopez 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, 82nd
	Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Antonio R. Lopez,
	Sr., and extend sincere condolences to his bereaved family: his
	beloved wife, Minerva "Minnie" Lopez; his children, Herlinda,
	Delia Lopez, Francisco Eduardo, and Antonio Ramon Lopez, Jr.; his
	stepchildren, Jessica Gonzalez, Ramon and Sandra Gonzalez, and
	Eric Gonzalez; his six grandchildren and his three
	step-grandchildren; and his brothers and sisters; 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 Antonio R. Lopez, Sr.
	Lucio



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 15, 2011, by a
		rising vote.



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		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate