Bill Text: TX SR652 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 652 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Romeo L. Lomas.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-04-20 - Reported enrolled [SR652 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR652-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 652


	In Memory
	of
	Romeo L. Lomas

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Romeo L. Lomas, a beloved civic leader,
	who died April 6, 2017, at the age of 79; and
	WHEREAS, Romeo Lomas was born on September 3, 1937, in
	Kingsville, Texas; he was a man of wisdom, integrity, and
	compassion, and he had a fulfilling life of service on behalf of
	the citizens of Kleberg County as one of the county's
	longest-serving politicians; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Lomas was a distinguished veteran of the
	United States Army, and he served as a Kleberg County
	commissioner for 38 years; as commissioner, he advocated for wage
	increases and improvement of benefits for the county's public
	employees, and he continually strived to increase opportunities
	and support services for vulnerable residents; his many
	accomplishments included playing an instrumental role in the
	creation of the Kleberg County Human Services department and of a
	senior center; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Lomas made it his lifelong mission to be a
	voice for all the citizens of Kleberg County, and he was a
	champion of the underserved members of the community he loved; he
	retired as Kleberg County Commissioner on December 31, 2016, and
	he continued to serve as a mentor for local residents and
	community leaders; and
	WHEREAS, Romeo Lomas was a devoted husband, father, and
	grandfather and was beloved by many, and he will long be
	remembered with respect and admiration by all who were privileged
	to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Romeo L. Lomas; 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 Romeo Lomas.

	Lucio



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 20, 2017, by a
		rising vote.



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		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate