By: Luna S.R. No. 70 1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Juan M. Balditt, Sr. 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of civic leader 1-8 Juan M. Balditt, Sr., who died January 14, 1997, at the age of 1-9 53; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Born on January 31, 1943, in Tampico, Mexico, 1-11 Dr. Balditt became an American citizen and had lived in 1-12 San Antonio since 1961; and 1-13 WHEREAS, He earned his bachelor's degree from Saint Mary's 1-14 University, his master's degree from Texas Tech University, and 1-15 his doctoral degree in educational administration from Bowling 1-16 Green State University in Ohio; and 1-17 WHEREAS, He married Graciela Balditt, and together they made a 1-18 home and raised their children; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Dr. Balditt began his distinguished career as a 1-20 counselor at Saint Phillip's College in the 1970s and transferred 1-21 to San Antonio College in 1986; he worked for the Alamo Community 1-22 College District for over 20 years, and was Dean of Enrollment 1-23 Management at San Antonio College most recently; and 2-1 WHEREAS, This honorable gentleman dedicated his life to social 2-2 activism; passionately involved with civil rights organizations, 2-3 he supported others in reaching their goals and in becoming 2-4 leaders themselves; and 2-5 WHEREAS, A man who believed in giving something back to his 2-6 community, Dr. Balditt was president of the Texas Association 2-7 of Chicanos in Higher Education and was a leader in the League 2-8 of United Latin American Citizens; he was well known for his 2-9 outstanding ability to mentor students, and college freshmen 2-10 sought him for his leadership; and 2-11 WHEREAS, Serving many years as a sponsor of the Young 2-12 Democrats on the college campus, Dr. Balditt crusaded on behalf 2-13 of numerous candidates and helped with their campaigns; and 2-14 WHEREAS, A man of unquestioned ability and integrity, 2-15 Dr. Balditt leaves a legacy of compassion and commitment that 2-16 will be remembered with gratitude by all whose lives he touched; 2-17 now, therefore, be it 2-18 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-19 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to his 2-20 family: his wife, Graciela Balditt; his sons, Ricardo Balditt 2-21 and Juan Balditt, Jr.; his parents, Manuel and Soledad Balditt; 2-22 and his 10 brothers and sisters; and, be it further 2-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-24 his family as an expression of the deepest sympathy of the 2-25 Texas Senate, and when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 3-1 so in memory of Dr. Juan M. Balditt, Sr. 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 President of the Senate 3-4 I hereby certify that the above 3-5 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-6 on January 28, 1997, by a rising vote. 3-7 ______________________________________ 3-8 Secretary of the Senate 3-9 ______________________________________ 3-10 Member, Texas Senate