1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 809

 1-2                                  In Memory

 1-3                                     of

 1-4                               Arthur Del Rose

 1-5           WHEREAS, The citizens of San Antonio mourned the passing of

 1-6     one of the city's well-known restaurateurs, Arthur Del Rose, who

 1-7     died May 13, 1997, at the age of 78; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, Esteemed by his customers and friends, Mr. Del Rose

 1-9     will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his city, and

1-10     his country; and

1-11           WHEREAS, An exemplary soldier during World War II,

1-12     Arthur Del Rose served in the United States Army and courageously

1-13     carried out his duties in faithful service to his fellowman; and

1-14           WHEREAS, Before his retirement, Mr. Del Rose worked for the

1-15     City of San Antonio, earning the respect and friendship of his

1-16     colleagues; a successful entrepreneur, he was the original owner

1-17     of the Alameda Cafe; and

1-18           WHEREAS, Proud of his family, Arthur Del Rose worked diligently

1-19     to provide a secure home for his wife, Elvira, and their children,

1-20     Amy Denise and Arthur Eric; and

1-21           WHEREAS, His wise counsel and sound judgment will be deeply

1-22     missed by all who had the privilege of knowing Arthur Del Rose and

1-23     sharing his life; now, therefore, be it

 2-1           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

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

 2-3     family of Arthur Del Rose:  his wife, Elvira; his daughter and

 2-4     son-in-law, Amy and Richard Rasmussen; his son, Arthur Eric Del Rose;

 2-5     and his grandchildren, Amy Kristina and Christopher Rasmussen; and,

 2-6     be it further

 2-7           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the

 2-8     members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the

 2-9     Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so

2-10     in memory of Arthur Del Rose.

2-11                                                                    Luna

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2-13                                         President of the Senate

2-14                                       I hereby certify that the above

2-15                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

2-16                                  on May 22, 1997, by a rising vote.

2-17                                  ______________________________________

2-18                                         Secretary of the Senate

2-19                                  ______________________________________

2-20                                           Member, Texas Senate