By: Luna S.R. No. 667 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Jose G. Saldana 1-5 WHEREAS, With the death of Jose G. Saldana on April 5, 1993, 1-6 the City of San Antonio lost one of its most beloved citizens; and 1-7 WHEREAS, A man who truly lived the American dream, 1-8 Mr. Saldana became the owner of one of San Antonio's most 1-9 successful Tex-Mex restaurants, the Florida Cafe; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Born in Monterrey, Mexico, on May 25, 1914, 1-11 Mr. Saldana moved to Texas as a young child; after the death 1-12 of his mother, he assumed full responsibility for the raising 1-13 of his six brothers; and 1-14 WHEREAS, His marriage to Elvira Luna in 1939 proved to be 1-15 a happy and enduring union that would last until his death; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Saldana opened the Florida Cafe 1-17 in 1940 and the popular restaurant would remain open until 1-18 Mr. Saldana's retirement in 1968; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Affectionately known as "El Rey" by his eight much 1-20 loved daughters, Mr. Saldana lavished attention and devotion on 1-21 his cherished family; he instilled in his daughters the knowledge 1-22 that family, not business, always came first; and 1-23 WHEREAS, A convivial gentleman who enjoyed the company of 2-1 others, Mr. Saldana was a member of the Alamo Social Club and 2-2 the Monterrey Social Club; and 2-3 WHEREAS, A devout Catholic, Mr. Saldana was an active member 2-4 of Saint Michael's Catholic Church; and 2-5 WHEREAS, His warmth and compassion will remain cherished 2-6 memories in the hearts and minds of all who knew him; now, 2-7 therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to 2-10 the members of his family: his wife, Elvira Luna Saldana; 2-11 his daughters and sons-in-law, Elvira and Rodolfo Lopez, 2-12 Severina and Rodolfo Garcia, Rosabella and Roger Najera, 2-13 Josie and William Espinoza, Dora and Robert Delgado, Ethel Saldana, 2-14 Jo Ann Saldana, and Lucille and Miguel A. Mendez; his brothers, 2-15 Vincente, Jesus, Martin, and Juan Garcia; and his 19 grandchildren 2-16 and nine great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-18 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-19 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-20 in memory of Jose G. Saldana. 2-21 _____________________________________ 2-22 President of the Senate 2-23 I hereby certify that the 2-24 above Resolution was adopted by 2-25 the Senate on April 22, 1993, 3-1 by a rising vote. 3-2 _____________________________________ 3-3 Secretary of the Senate 3-4 _____________________________________ 3-5 Member, Texas Senate