HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Dr. Fermin Calderon on January 29,
1-2 1998, at the age of 68, has brought a great loss to the Del Rio
1-3 community and the State of Texas; and
1-4 WHEREAS, A native of Mexico City, Dr. Calderon became an
1-5 Eagle Scout as a young man and went on to serve his country in the
1-6 United States Army during the Berlin Airlift; after completing his
1-7 military service, he was graduated from The University of Texas at
1-8 Austin and went on to earn a medical degree from The University of
1-9 Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1955; and
1-10 WHEREAS, This respected physician helped to establish the
1-11 State Health and Immunizations Clinic in Del Rio and further
1-12 assisted in the operation of other area clinics; he was honored for
1-13 his exceptional service when the American G.I. Forum presented him
1-14 with its Humanitarian Award in 1969; and
1-15 WHEREAS, Aside from his medical contributions, Dr. Calderon
1-16 served his fellow citizens through his work with a host of other
1-17 significant initiatives; he secured construction of a federal
1-18 housing project in the San Felipe area during the early 1960s and
1-19 also demonstrated his commitment to the youth of the community both
1-20 as a member of the local school board and as an ardent supporter of
1-21 Pee Wee Football teams; and
1-22 WHEREAS, Dr. Calderon was a member of the Val Verde County
1-23 Selective Service Board and held leadership posts with the American
1-24 G.I. Forum at the state and local levels, and in working with the
2-1 United States Department of Labor to develop the Veterans Outreach
2-2 Program, he greatly enhanced educational opportunities for many
2-3 people; and
2-4 WHEREAS, He was feted with numerous accolades for his
2-5 outstanding civic and professional contributions; in addition to
2-6 being chosen Physician of the Year in 1991 and earning special
2-7 recognition for community service from Del Rio Mayor Alfredo
2-8 Gutierrez, Jr., he was duly honored when a local elementary school
2-9 was named for him in January 1994; and
2-10 WHEREAS, Dr. Fermin Calderon enhanced the quality of life in
2-11 the Del Rio community in countless ways, and the first anniversary
2-12 of his passing provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on his
2-13 many good deeds; now, therefore, be it
2-14 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
2-15 hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Fermin Calderon and extend
2-16 sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his sons and
2-17 daughters-in-law, Fermin and Gloria Calderon, Hector and Amanda
2-18 Calderon, and Albert and Santa Calderon; to his sisters, Maria
2-19 Elena C. Ramirez and Guadalupe Mendoza; to his brothers, Guillermo
2-20 Calderon, Eulalio C. Calderon, Jr., and Julio Calderon; to his
2-21 aunts and uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Julio C. Ramos and Mr. and
2-22 Mrs. Carlos Calderon; and to his grandchildren, Fermin Calderon,
2-23 Vanessa Calderon, Leah Calderon, Hector Calderon, Albert Calderon,
2-24 Katherine Calderon, and Alexandria Calderon; and, be it further
2-25 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-26 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
2-27 House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in
3-1 memory of Dr. Fermin Calderon.
Gallego
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 135 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 18, 1999.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 135 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the Senate on May 14, 1999.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: _______________________
Date
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Governor