By:  Barrientos                                        S.R. No. 485
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2                               In Memory
    1-3                                  of
    1-4                           Felipe D. Acosta
    1-5        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
    1-6  citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Felipe D. Acosta who
    1-7  died March 3, 1995, at the age of 71; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Born in Lockhart, Texas, Felipe Acosta grew up in
    1-9  Austin and served in the United States Army as a Sergeant Tank
   1-10  Commander of the 706th Tank Battalion during World War II; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, He became a member of the Catholic War Veterans
   1-12  in 1947 when he joined Post 638 at Saint Mary's Cathedral and was
   1-13  a charter member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Post 742; he was
   1-14  instrumental in organizing Post 1805 at San Jose Church where
   1-15  he held every office and served for four years as Post Commander;
   1-16  and
   1-17        WHEREAS, Mr. Acosta's leadership in the Catholic War Veterans
   1-18  was recognized on the national level, and he served for two years
   1-19  as State Commander; he was awarded the Saint Sebastian Medal, the
   1-20  highest honor a member can receive; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, Mr. Acosta
   1-22  was respected in the community for his many accomplishments and was
   1-23  a well-known civic, religious, cultural, and political leader; and
    2-1        WHEREAS, He served as president of many parent-teacher
    2-2  associations and participated in and helped to organize several
    2-3  Mexican-American political groups in Texas; he was president of
    2-4  the Political Association of Spanish Organizations; and
    2-5        WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he
    2-6  gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth,
    2-7  and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him;
    2-8  and
    2-9        WHEREAS, A devout Christian, he was a member of Our Lady
   2-10  of Guadalupe Church and served for two years as president of the
   2-11  Parish Council and the Parish Life Committee; and
   2-12        WHEREAS, Felipe Acosta lived his life to the fullest and
   2-13  was beloved by many, and his leadership in the community will be
   2-14  greatly missed; and
   2-15        WHEREAS, Felipe Acosta was a devoted husband, father, and
   2-16  grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
   2-17  forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
   2-18        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-19  74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
   2-20  bereaved family of Felipe D. Acosta:  his wife, Beatrice G. Acosta;
   2-21  his daughters, Margaret Guerrero, Elizabeth "Liz" Acosta, and
   2-22  Irene Acosta; his sons, Philip Acosta, Jr., and Mario Acosta; and
   2-23  his 11 grandchildren; and, be it further
   2-24        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   2-25  the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
    3-1  from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
    3-2  day, it do so in memory of Felipe Acosta.
    3-3                               ______________________________________
    3-4                                      President of the Senate
    3-5                                    I hereby certify that the above
    3-6                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
    3-7                               on March 20, 1995, by a rising vote.
    3-8                               ______________________________________
    3-9                                      Secretary of the Senate
   3-10                               ______________________________________
   3-11                                        Member, Texas Senate