S.R. No. 69 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 F. F. Medrano, Jr. 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-6 of Dallas in mourning the loss of F. F. "Pancho" Medrano, Jr., who 1-7 died January 18, 1995; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The son of Esperanza Medrano and F. F. Medrano, Sr., 1-9 he came from a strong family with roots that were deeply entrenched 1-10 in the community and was born on October 24, 1941; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Pancho Medrano was a dear friend to all of Dallas; 1-12 he was employed with Vought for 28 years and served as 1-13 Vice-President of United Auto Workers Local 848; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Advocating economic equity for the people of Dallas 1-15 and across Texas, he served as President of the Labor Council 1-16 for Latin American Advancement; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A union activist who fought, marched, and pleaded 1-18 for change, Mr. Medrano was an advisor and confidant to many 1-19 elected officials and community leaders; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Dedicated to the youth of his community, Mr. Medrano 1-21 coached many sports activities; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A respected and beloved member of his community, 1-23 Mr. Medrano will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his 2-1 union, and his political activities and causes; and 2-2 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, he was a member of Cathedral 2-3 Santuario de Guadalupe Catholic Church; and 2-4 WHEREAS, He leaves a legacy of compassion and commitment that 2-5 can not be equaled and that will remain cherished by all those who 2-6 loved him and worked with him; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the members 2-9 of his family: his wife, Socorro Morales Medrano; his son and 2-10 daughter-in-law, Frank Medrano III and Audrey Medrano; his daughter 2-11 and son-in-law, Virginia Coronado and Martin Coronado; his sons, 2-12 Adam and Carlos Medrano; his daughter, Mia Medrano; his father, 2-13 F. F. Medrano, Sr.; his brothers, Robert, Ricardo, and 2-14 Rolando Medrano; his sister, Pauline Medrano; and his four 2-15 grandchildren; and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-17 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-18 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-19 do so in memory of F. F. "Pancho" Medrano, Jr. 2-20 West 2-21 Armbrister Henderson Ratliff 2-22 Barrientos Leedom Rosson 2-23 Bivins Lucio Shapiro 2-24 Brown Luna Sibley 2-25 Cain Madla Sims 3-1 Ellis Moncrief Truan 3-2 Gallegos Montford Turner 3-3 Galloway Nelson Wentworth 3-4 Harris Nixon Whitmire 3-5 Haywood Patterson Zaffirini 3-6 Bullock, President of the Senate 3-7 ______________________________________ 3-8 President of the Senate 3-9 I hereby certify that the above 3-10 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-11 on January 24, 1995, by a rising vote. 3-12 ______________________________________ 3-13 Secretary of the Senate 3-14 ______________________________________ 3-15 Member, Texas Senate