H.R. No. 64 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The recent death of F. F. "Pancho" Medrano, Jr., on 1-2 January 18, 1995, at the age of 53, has brought a great loss to the 1-3 many friends, relatives, and colleagues of this distinguished 1-4 gentleman; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Born in Dallas on October 24, 1941, to F. F. 1-6 Medrano, Sr., and the late Esperanza Medrano, this exemplary Texan 1-7 was educated at St. Annes Catholic School and N. R. Crozier Tech 1-8 High School before embarking on a successful career in business and 1-9 labor relations; and 1-10 WHEREAS, For nearly three decades Mr. Medrano was a loyal 1-11 employee at Vought, where he earned the admiration and respect of 1-12 his friends, coworkers, and supervisors; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Committed to improving working conditions within his 1-14 industry, Mr. Medrano also was an active member and officer in 1-15 several labor organizations; vice president of United Auto Workers 1-16 Local 848, he also served as president of the Labor Council for 1-17 Latin American Advancement and the Local CAP Council; and 1-18 WHEREAS, In addition to his many professional duties, this 1-19 exceptional individual worked tirelessly to make his community a 1-20 better place in which to work and live; he took great pride in 1-21 coaching sports activities for children and was much loved for his 1-22 warmth and generosity; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Mr. Medrano was a devoted family man who enjoyed a 1-24 happy and successful marriage of 31 years with his wife, Socorro 2-1 Morales Medrano, and who cherished his five children and four 2-2 grandchildren; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to know this remarkable 2-4 man will not forget the compassion and commitment he brought to 2-5 every facet of his life; though his presence is gone from us now, 2-6 his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all those 2-7 whose lives he touched during his years on this earth; now, 2-8 therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-10 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of F. F. "Pancho" 2-11 Medrano, Jr., and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his 2-12 family: to his wife, Socorro Morales Medrano; to his daughter, Mia 2-13 Medrano; to his sons, Adam and Carlos Medrano; to his son and 2-14 daughter-in-law, Frank Medrano III and Audrey Medrano; to his 2-15 daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Martin Coronado; to his four 2-16 grandchildren, Raquel Medrano, Veronica Medrano, Marisa Coronado, 2-17 and Martin Coronado II; to his father, F. F. Medrano, Sr.; to his 2-18 sister, Pauline Medrano; to his brothers, Robert, Ricardo, and 2-19 Rolando Medrano; and to his many other relatives and friends; and, 2-20 be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-22 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-23 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-24 F. F. "Pancho" Medrano, Jr.