By Longoria H.R. No. 976 74R13061 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Alvaro Hernandez on February 11, 1-2 1995, at the age of 61, brought a great loss to the family and many 1-3 friends of this distinguished Texan; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A resident of San Antonio, Mr. Hernandez was born 1-5 March 30, 1933, and for 40 years he enjoyed a deeply fulfilling 1-6 marriage to his lovely wife and confidant, Sonia; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The Hernandezes' union grew with love and mutual 1-8 respect with each passing year and was blessed with the births of 1-9 four beloved sons, Jose Alvaro, Flavio, Sergio, and Oscar; and 1-10 WHEREAS, These proud parents sought to instill in their 1-11 offspring the traditional family values of hard work, achievement, 1-12 and community involvement, and they were amply rewarded for their 1-13 efforts by the successes of each of their children; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Over the years, their close-knit family continued to 1-15 grow, and more recently Mr. Hernandez delighted in the company of 1-16 four cherished grandsons, Emmanuel Alvaro, David Michael, John 1-17 William, and Jose Alvaro "Bud" II; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Mr. Hernandez will be fondly remembered as a warm 1-19 and caring man who was deeply devoted to his family and many 1-20 friends, and he always made time in his busy day to offer 1-21 fellowship to others; and 1-22 WHEREAS, This exceptional gentleman touched the lives of many 1-23 people during his lifetime, and, though his presence has been 1-24 deeply missed, his memory has endured in the hearts and minds of 2-1 all those who came to know and love him, and most assuredly, he 2-2 will be with his son, Oscar, in spirit when this commendable young 2-3 man receives his doctor of jurisprudence degree from St. Mary's 2-4 University School of Law on May 20, 1995; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Alvaro Hernandez and 2-7 extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, 2-8 Sonia Hernandez; to his four sons, Jose Alvaro, Flavio, Sergio, and 2-9 Oscar; to his four grandsons, Emmanuel Alvaro, David Michael, John 2-10 William, and Jose Alvaro "Bud" II; and to his many other friends 2-11 and relatives; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for the members of the Hernandez family and that when the 2-14 Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in 2-15 memory of Alvaro Hernandez.