Bill Text: TX SR81 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Moses Steve Vasquez.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-02-02 - Reported enrolled [SR81 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-SR81-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
Moses Steve Vasquez | ||
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the | ||
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of noted musician and | ||
restaurateur Moses Steve Vasquez, who died August 13, 2014, at | ||
the age of 90; and | ||
WHEREAS, Moses Vasquez was born September 2, 1923, in | ||
Austin, where he attended public schools; he was married to his | ||
beloved wife, the late Carmen Villasana, for 60 years; they | ||
raised five children together and were blessed with numerous | ||
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Vasquez and his wife established the original | ||
Tamale House on Congress Avenue in 1959, financing it with the | ||
proceeds he had earned touring as a vocalist and drummer with | ||
Beto Villa, who was known as the Polka King; the business, which | ||
sold what many considered to be the best tamales in Austin, | ||
thrived until 1984, when he sold the small lot it occupied to make | ||
way for downtown development; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Vasquez continued to pursue a thriving career | ||
as a musician while operating the Tamale House and several night | ||
clubs; in addition to his work with Beto Villa, he appeared with | ||
such eminent acts as Juan Coronado, Ruben Ramos and the Mexican | ||
Revolution, and Shorty and the Corvettes; he was a regular | ||
performer at the famed Broken Spoke, where he sang country and | ||
western music; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Vasquez was honored with a 2006 Alma Award for | ||
a lifetime of musical achievement; he was known for his willingness | ||
to support up-and-coming bands and for hosting at his clubs a | ||
series of concerts that featured Tejano superstar Selena; | ||
through his determination and passion he played a vital role in | ||
the growth and popularity of Mexican country music; and | ||
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he | ||
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, his generous spirit, | ||
and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be | ||
forgotten; and | ||
WHEREAS, He 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, 84th | ||
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved | ||
family of Moses Steve Vasquez; 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 Moses Vasquez. | ||
Watson | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on February 2, 2015, by | ||
a rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |