1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 862 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Raul Alderete 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of San Antonio in mourning the untimely loss of Raul Alderete, who 1-8 died May 18, 1997, at the age of 22; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born January 2, 1975, Raul graduated from Lanier High 1-10 School, where he excelled in his studies and in extracurricular 1-11 activities, such as football and chess; he attended Saint Phillip's 1-12 College and majored in political science; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Raul's passion was grassroots politics; he believed 1-14 it was important that the cries of the destitute and impoverished 1-15 be heard in the political arena, and he was dedicated to the idea 1-16 of working toward that goal; and 1-17 WHEREAS, He worked hard in several campaigns, including the 1-18 campaigns of Victor Morales, Henry Gonzalez, and Richard Fisher, 1-19 and he dreamed of someday becoming a lawyer and running for public 1-20 office; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Raul was a unique individual with a warm and engaging 1-22 personality; he was beloved by his fellow students and teachers and 1-23 was admired for his many talents and ambitions; and 2-1 WHEREAS, An exemplary and industrious young man, Raul was 2-2 respected in the community for his many accomplishments and for 2-3 his devotion to his work in politics; and 2-4 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, compassion, and 2-5 generosity, he gave unselfishly of his time to others, and he will 2-6 long be remembered for his optimism, his warmth, and his sincerity, 2-7 as well as for his motto "Que do it!"; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Raul Alderete lived his life to the fullest, and he 2-9 leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family 2-10 and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-12 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 2-13 family of Raul Alderete; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-15 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-16 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-17 in memory of Raul Alderete. 2-18 Luna 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 President of the Senate 2-21 I hereby certify that the above 2-22 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-23 on May 26, 1997, by a rising vote. 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Secretary of the Senate 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 Member, Texas Senate