Bill Text: TX SR538 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Richard V. Sanchez of San Antonio.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-16 - Reported enrolled [SR538 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR538-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 538
In Memory
of
Richard V. Sanchez
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Richard V.
Sanchez, who died February 12, 2011, at the age of 96; and
WHEREAS, Born December 22, 1914, Richard Sanchez was a
lifelong resident of San Antonio; he graduated in 1933 as a
member of the first senior class of Thomas Jefferson High School;
he served his country during World War II and was a highly
patriotic American; and
WHEREAS, Richard had a talent for the graphic arts, and he
served as a commercial artist for the Staffels Company; he was also
a political aspirant and was famous for his eloquent and witty
letters to the editors of various San Antonio newspapers; and
WHEREAS, A self-proclaimed "born Republican," he was the
first officially registered Mexican-American Republican in Bexar
County; he served as a precinct chairman for many years and was
chairman of the Republican Mexican-American Advisory Committee
during the Nixon administration; he was proud of helping to
broker the appearance by United States Senator John Tower before
the League of United Latin American Citizens in 1965; and
WHEREAS, Richard was respected in the community for his
eloquent voice and for his many accomplishments; he led a colorful
life, was dedicated to his family, and was an avid fisherman; he was
preceded in death by his beloved wife, Berta; and
WHEREAS, Noted for his warmth, enthusiasm, and sense of
humor, Richard Sanchez 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 extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Richard V. Sanchez: his sons and daughter-in-law,
Richard A. Sanchez and Robert Sanchez and Lona; his sister,
Aurora Hernandez; his grandchildren, John, Richie, Robbie,
Daniel, and Nathan; his nieces, Rachel Hernandez Jones and Dr.
Maria Hernandez Ferrier; and his great-grandchildren, Mazie and
Matthew; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of 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 Richard V. Sanchez.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 16, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate