By Maxey                                               H.R. No. 379
       74R7962 KMP-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The death of Austin resident Felipe D. Acosta on
    1-2  March 3, 1995, at the age of 71, has brought a great loss to the
    1-3  many friends and relatives of this distinguished Texan; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Born in Lockhart, Mr. Acosta was raised in Austin
    1-5  and will be remembered throughout the Capitol City for his
    1-6  outstanding contributions to his nation, state, and community; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, During World War II this patriotic American enlisted
    1-8  in the United States Army, serving his country with honor and
    1-9  distinction as a sergeant tank commander of the 706th Tank
   1-10  Battalion; his experiences as a soldier deeply influenced every
   1-11  aspect of his life, and throughout the years Mr. Acosta remained a
   1-12  proud member of numerous veterans organizations, including the
   1-13  American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, A member of the Catholic War Veterans since 1947,
   1-15  Mr. Acosta was instrumental in organizing new posts throughout
   1-16  Texas and served for two years as state commander; his longtime
   1-17  dedication to the Catholic War Veterans was recognized nationally
   1-18  in 1991, when he was awarded this notable organization's highest
   1-19  honor, the Saint Sebastian Medal; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, Mr. Acosta was an active member of the Knights of
   1-21  Columbus and attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Church for many years,
   1-22  serving as president of the parish council and the parish life
   1-23  committee, and his integrity and unwavering faith were an
   1-24  inspiration to all who had the pleasure of knowing him; and
    2-1        WHEREAS, This extraordinary individual also committed himself
    2-2  to making Austin a better place in which to work, live, and raise a
    2-3  family; he was a founder and president of the Political Association
    2-4  of Spanish Organizations and also served as president of several
    2-5  parent-teacher associations over the years; and
    2-6        WHEREAS, During the course of his rich and productive life,
    2-7  this hardworking gentleman found success in many different
    2-8  occupations and before his retirement served for 18 years as a
    2-9  federal protective officer; and
   2-10        WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Acosta was a dedicated family
   2-11  man who enjoyed a happy and successful marriage with his wife of 43
   2-12  years, Beatrice, and who took tremendous pride in his five children
   2-13  and 11 grandchildren; and
   2-14        WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to know this outstanding
   2-15  Texan will not quickly forget the kindness, compassion, and
   2-16  dedication he displayed in every facet of his life, and although
   2-17  his presence is gone from us now, his memory will continue to live
   2-18  on in the hearts of all those whose lives he touched during his
   2-19  years on this earth; now, therefore, be it
   2-20        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-21  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Felipe D. Acosta and
   2-22  extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family:  to his wife,
   2-23  Beatrice G. Acosta; to his daughters and son-in-law, Irene Acosta,
   2-24  Elizabeth Acosta, and Margaret and Joe Guerrero; to his sons and
   2-25  daughters-in-law, Mario and Barbara Acosta and Philip and Imelda
   2-26  Acosta; to his sisters and brothers-in-law, Trinidad and Francisco
   2-27  Leos and Petra and Alfonso Garcia; and to his many other friends
    3-1  and relatives; and, be it further
    3-2        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    3-3  prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
    3-4  House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
    3-5  Felipe D.  Acosta.