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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 440

 1-3                                  In Memory

 1-4                                     of

 1-5                                Johnny Bilano

 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens

 1-7     of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of Johnny Bilano, one of

 1-8     the city's most esteemed citizens, who died February 1, 1997, at

 1-9     the age of 65; and

1-10           WHEREAS, A man who was deeply involved in the affairs of his

1-11     community, Mr. Bilano devoted his life to the service of others,

1-12     and he will be remembered with gratitude for his contributions to

1-13     his city; and

1-14           WHEREAS, Johnny Bilano was the beloved son of Ben and

1-15     Theresa Montalvo Bilano and was born on December 27, 1931, in

1-16     Woodsboro, Texas; he graduated from Texas A&I University, where

1-17     he received his bachelor's and master's degrees; and

1-18           WHEREAS, His valiant service in the United States Navy

1-19     during the Korean War earned him several medals including the

1-20     China Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Medal,

1-21     and National Defense Medal; and

1-22           WHEREAS, Assigned to the command of the 7th fleet, Mr. Bilano

1-23     served on three battle ships and witnessed the signing of the

 2-1     Korean cease fire in the City of Pau Mon Jan; he was a member of

 2-2     the American G.I. Forum; and

 2-3           WHEREAS, His work in the education field was notable; a

 2-4     former teacher in the West Oso School District, he had served as

 2-5     Executive Director of Corpus Christi Jobs for Progress (SER) and

 2-6     night supervisor for Del Mar College in the Industrial Education

 2-7     Department; and

 2-8           WHEREAS, Mr. Bilano gave freely of his time and abilities as

 2-9     a member of the Texas State Teachers Association and LULAC Council

2-10     Number 1; he was a devout member of Most Precious Blood Catholic

2-11     Church; and

2-12           WHEREAS, A devoted husband who was proud of his family,

2-13     Johnny Bilano shared life with his loving wife, Dora, and their

2-14     three sons, Johnny Ben, Billy Ray, and Mikel Jay; and

2-15           WHEREAS, He leaves a legacy of compassion and commitment that

2-16     will serve as a magnificent example for those who strive to serve

2-17     their fellowman; now, therefore, be it

2-18           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

2-19     75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family of

2-20     Johnny Bilano:  his wife, Dora; his sons, Johnny Ben, Billy Ray, and

2-21     Mikel Jay Bilano; and his grandchild, Randie Lynn Bilano; and, be it

2-22     further

2-23           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his

2-24     family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate,

2-25     and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of

 3-1     Johnny Bilano.

 3-2                                                    Truan

 3-3           Armbrister           Galloway            Ogden

 3-4           Barrientos           Harris              Patterson

 3-5           Bivins               Haywood             Ratliff

 3-6           Brown                Lindsay             Shapiro

 3-7           Cain                 Lucio               Shapleigh

 3-8           Carona               Luna                Sibley

 3-9           Duncan               Madla               Wentworth

3-10           Ellis                Moncrief            West

3-11           Fraser               Nelson              Whitmire

3-12           Gallegos             Nixon               Zaffirini

3-13                      Bullock, President of the Senate

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3-15                                         President of the Senate

3-16                                       I hereby certify that the above

3-17                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

3-18                                  on April 4, 1997, by a rising vote.

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3-20                                         Secretary of the Senate

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3-22                                            Dean of the Senate