Bill Text: TX SR86 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Mauricio G. Flores.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-01-31 - Reported enrolled [SR86 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR86-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 86
In Memory
of
Mauricio G. Flores
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of San Benito in mourning the loss of Mauricio G. Flores, who died
on January 18, 2017, at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, Mauricio Flores was born on January 28, 1925; he
was a lifelong resident of San Benito and beloved throughout the
community for his kindness, his wise counsel, and his tireless
service to others; and
WHEREAS, As a young man of 18 years, Mauricio Flores was
called to defend his country in the Second World War; he joined the
United States Navy, and he served with distinction as a gunner on
the USS Massachusetts for three years in the South Pacific; and
WHEREAS, After his military service, Mr. Flores had a
rewarding career as a technician with the IBM Corporation; he
expressed his unfailing loyalty to his country and his fellow
veterans as a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, where he
served as a Color Guard at funeral services for fallen veterans; and
WHEREAS, A man of deep spiritual devotion, Mr. Flores was a
member of Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church and
Saint Benedict's Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Mauricio Flores was a devoted husband, father,
and grandfather and a revered member of his community; 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 Mauricio G. Flores; 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 Mauricio G. Flores.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 31, 2017, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate