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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 115
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                               Manuel Lombrana
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
 1-7     of San Angelo in mourning the death of Manuel "MeMe" Lombrana, who
 1-8     died December 31, 1998, at the age of 53; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Mr. Lombrana was born on February 14, 1945, in
1-10     San Angelo, Texas, where he attended Central High before graduating
1-11     in 1965; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Mr. Lombrana was dedicated to his work as a sewing
1-13     machine specialist at Levi Strauss where he was a valued employee
1-14     for 28 years; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Active in community affairs, he was a member of the
1-16     Knights of Columbus and a past member of the American G.I. Forum;
1-17     and
1-18           WHEREAS, MeMe and his band, Grupo Amistad, brought joy to all
1-19     who heard their mariachi music; he performed with the band in
1-20     San Angelo for Fiesta del Concho; Grupo Amistad received an award
1-21     of recognition in 1996 from the San Angelo City Council; and
1-22           WHEREAS, An avid golfer and a member of the Pan American Golf
1-23     Association, MeMe enjoyed traveling to golf tournaments around the
1-24     country with his friends; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, MeMe was
 2-2     respected for his many accomplishments and was a beloved leader in
 2-3     his community; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he
 2-5     gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and
 2-6     valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
 2-7           WHEREAS, MeMe was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves
 2-8     behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and
 2-9     friends; now, therefore, be it
2-10           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-11     76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family of
2-12     Manuel Lombrana:  his wife, Rosie; his daughter, Gina; his grandson,
2-13     Ray; his mother, Beatrice; his foster daughter, Amy Jasper; his
2-14     brothers, Joe, Henry, Thomas, John, and Bobby; and his sisters,
2-15     Estella, Mary, Margie, and Alice; and, be it further
2-16           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
2-17     members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
2-18     Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so
2-19     in memory of Manuel "MeMe" Lombrana.
2-20                                                               Wentworth
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2-22                                         President of the Senate
2-23                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-24                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-25                                  on February 1, 1999, by a rising vote.
2-26                                  ______________________________________
2-27                                         Secretary of the Senate
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2-29                                           Member, Texas Senate