Bill Text: TX SR702 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 702 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Renato E. Cardenas.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-01 - Reported enrolled [SR702 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR702-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 702


	In Memory
	of
	Renato E. Cardenas

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Brownsville in mourning the loss of Renato E.
	Cardenas, who died April 21, 2017, at the age of 86; and
	WHEREAS, Renato Cardenas was born on December 8, 1930, in
	Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico; he moved to Brownsville at the age
	of 11 to live with his aunt, and he attended Brownsville public
	schools; and
	WHEREAS, Renato joined the United States Air Force as a
	young man; he served with distinction during the Korean conflict,
	and he completed his military service having earned the rank of
	staff sergeant; he graduated from Texas Southmost College and
	also attended Pan American University in Edinburg; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Cardenas had a rewarding career as an
	entrepreneur and found notable success in both real estate
	development and automotive sales; he began developing
	subdivisions in Brownsville in 1969 and later established
	Cardenas Development Company, Incorporated; he opened an
	automotive dealership in 1971, and today, the Cardenas Group of
	automotive dealerships includes locations in Harlingen and
	Raymondville; and
	WHEREAS, Renato Cardenas was a generous man who worked
	tirelessly on behalf of his community; he served as a Brownsville
	city commissioner for a number of years, and he was a cofounder of
	Valley Community Hospital, the Brownsville Foundation for Health
	and Education, and Sunrise Bank; he served on the boards of
	numerous professional and civic organizations, and he was a
	member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church for 50 years; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Cardenas shared 61 years
	of marriage with Mary Rose Cardenas, and they were blessed with
	five children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren;
	he was beloved by many, and he leaves behind memories that will
	long be cherished 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 Renato E. Cardenas; 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 Renato Cardenas.

	Lucio



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 1, 2017, by a
		rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate