By: Truan S.R. No. 215
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Mario Martinez Gallegos
1-5 WHEREAS, On February 14, 1995, the members of the Texas Senate
1-6 honor the memory of an eminent Texan, Mario Martinez Gallegos; and
1-7 WHEREAS, A native of Houston born on February 14, 1926,
1-8 Mr. Gallegos worked for many years for several Texas communities;
1-9 he retired with the rank of captain in the Houston Fire Department
1-10 after 21 outstanding years of memorable service; and
1-11 WHEREAS, This dedicated man served as fire chief for the
1-12 community of Brownsville after he retired from the Houston
1-13 department; he then returned to Houston to serve as an arson
1-14 investigator with the office of the Harris County Fire Marshal
1-15 for eight years; and
1-16 WHEREAS, A patriotic American, Mr. Gallegos served with
1-17 distinction in the United States Navy during World War II; he
1-18 continued to serve his country as a post commander and life member
1-19 of American Legion Post 472; as a firm supporter of the Democratic
1-20 Party, he contributed his expertise as a leader of the Harris County
1-21 Democratic Executive Committee; he was also a member of the Texas
1-22 Challenging Delegation to the 1968 Democratic National Convention;
1-23 and
2-1 WHEREAS, Throughout his lifetime of service in fire prevention,
2-2 this distinguished gentleman was a member of several professional
2-3 organizations which included the Houston Professional Fire Fighters
2-4 Association, the State Fireman and Fire Marshal's Association, and
2-5 the International Association of Fire Chiefs; and
2-6 WHEREAS, His extraordinary devotion to his profession
2-7 caused him to earn the praise of his peers; hundreds of these
2-8 friends and colleagues paid tribute to him at a memorial service
2-9 in August of 1990; and
2-10 WHEREAS, During his life, Mr. Gallegos was supported and
2-11 encouraged by his family and his lovely wife, Olga, who was a
2-12 trustee of the Houston Independent School District; and
2-13 WHEREAS, A man of great ability and unquestioned integrity,
2-14 he will continue to be greatly missed by everyone who had the
2-15 privilege of knowing him; he leaves a legacy of compassion and
2-16 commitment that is unequaled; now, therefore, be it
2-17 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-18 74th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of service
2-19 of Mario Martinez Gallegos and extend sincere sympathy to the
2-20 members of his family: his wife, Olga Gallegos; his mother
2-21 and stepfather, Ventura Alonzo and Frank Alonzo, Sr.; his sons,
2-22 Joel Gallegos, Michael Gallegos, and Mario Gallegos, Jr.; his
2-23 daughters, Mary Lou Veloz, Lillian Villarreal, Cynthia Trevino,
2-24 and Olga Rodriquez; his brothers, Oscar Gallegos, George Gallegos,
2-25 Robert Gallegos, and Alonzo Alonzo; his sisters, Minerva Villagomez,
3-1 Linda Rodriguez, Yolanda Lorio, and Mary Sanchez; and his
3-2 17 grandchildren; and, be it further
3-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his
3-4 family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate,
3-5 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
3-6 Mario Martinez Gallegos.
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 February 14, 1995, by a rising vote.
3-12 ______________________________________
3-13 Secretary of the Senate
3-14 ______________________________________
3-15 Member, Texas Senate