1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 490 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Richard Edward Mundine 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the family 1-7 and many friends of Richard Edward Mundine in mourning his recent 1-8 death at the age of 60; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born in Rockdale on April 21, 1936, he grew up in 1-10 the Brenham area and attended Blinn Junior College; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A lifelong patriot, he served his country honorably 1-12 in the United States Air Force, where he was a member of the 4080th 1-13 Division assigned to the U-2 project; and 1-14 WHEREAS, After he completed his service to his country, he 1-15 continued his education at Southwest Texas State University, where 1-16 he earned his bachelor of science degree; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mr. Mundine received his master's in business 1-18 management from The University of Texas at San Antonio and worked 1-19 on his doctorate with Nova University; and 1-20 WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman helped establish both 1-21 the San Antonio Youth Organization and GWJr.'s; he also served on 1-22 the faculty of Saint Philip's College for 10 years; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Mr. Mundine dedicated his last 28 years to education 2-1 in the San Antonio and Northside independent school districts; his 2-2 students respected him because they knew that he passionately cared 2-3 about each of them; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Noted for his excellence and dedication to his work, 2-5 he enjoyed the admiration and esteem of his peers; they knew that 2-6 his students were his life; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Richard Edward Mundine was a devoted husband, 2-8 father, and grandfather, as well as a staunch friend, and his 2-9 wisdom and wise counsel will be remembered with gratitude by 2-10 the friends and loved ones who sought his advice and friendship; 2-11 now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-14 family of Richard Mundine: his wife, Martha Sanchez Mundine; 2-15 his children, Dorothy Janelle, Kelly Ann, Richard Edward, Jr., 2-16 William Joseph, Keith Allen, Michael James, and Matthew John; 2-17 his sister, Dorothy Mundine Ryden; and two grandsons; and, be it 2-18 further 2-19 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-20 his family as an expression of the deepest sympathy from the 2-21 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 2-22 so in memory of Richard Edward Mundine. 2-23 Luna 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 President of the Senate 2-26 I hereby certify that the above 2-27 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-1 on April 14, 1997, by a rising vote. 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 Secretary of the Senate 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 Member, Texas Senate