By: Sims S.R. No. 750 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Elias G. Menchaca 1-5 WHEREAS, The death of Elias G. Menchaca of San Angelo, Texas, 1-6 on March 18, 1993, at the age of 78 was deeply mourned by his fellow 1-7 residents; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, Mr. Menchaca will 1-9 be remembered for his loving concern for his family and friends; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Mr. Menchaca was born on 1-11 August 29, 1914, and had lived in San Angelo for 45 years where he 1-12 owned and operated Menchaca Used Auto Parts; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Known for his honesty and integrity, the respected 1-14 businessman had earned the confidence and loyalty of his customers 1-15 and business associates; and 1-16 WHEREAS, A member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church, he was 1-17 a devout Christian who lived his faith in his daily life; and 1-18 WHEREAS, He leaves a legacy of compassion and commitment 1-19 that will be cherished by those who lived and worked with him; 1-20 now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-22 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the members 1-23 of his family: his wife, Soledad; his sons and daughters-in-law, 2-1 Elias and Peggy Menchaca, Sam and Marilyn Menchaca, Reyes and 2-2 Angie Menchaca, Robert and Debbie Menchaca, and Eddie Menchaca; his 2-3 daughters and sons-in-law, Elodia and Albert Garza, Enriqueta and 2-4 Martin Rios, Amanda and Manuel Gonzales, Ramona and Gumecindo Garcia, 2-5 and Christina and Antonio Suarez; his brother, Steve Menchaca; his 2-6 sisters, Amparo Ramirez, Mollie Mejia, and Belia Aguirre; and his 2-7 30 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-9 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-10 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, 2-11 it do so in memory of Elias G. Menchaca. 2-12 _____________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the 2-15 above Resolution was adopted by 2-16 the Senate on April 27, 1993, 2-17 by a rising vote. 2-18 _____________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 _____________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate