1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 201 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Rudolfo A. Casas 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Rudolfo A. Casas, 1-8 who died February 5, 1999, at the age of 71; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born on February 4, 1928, in San Antonio, Texas, 1-10 Rudolfo Casas attended The University of Texas at Austin and 1-11 Saint Mary's University; he served in the United States Navy 1-12 from 1945 to 1949; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Casas was dedicated to his family and to his 1-14 work as a structural steel engineer; he was a devout Christian 1-15 and a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, where he served as 1-16 a lecturer and head usher; he was a member of the Knights of 1-17 Columbus; and 1-18 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Rudolfo was respected in 1-19 the community for his many accomplishments; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 1-21 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 1-22 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; 1-23 and 1-24 WHEREAS, Rudolfo Casas was a devoted husband, father, 2-1 and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be 2-2 treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, 2-3 be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-6 bereaved family of Rudolfo A. Casas: his wife of over 43 years, 2-7 Evangeline Casas; his daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and 2-8 Ernest Estrada, Adela Borlinghaus, and Elizabeth and Jon Villarreal; 2-9 and his granddaughters, Erica Nicole and Lauren Elizabeth Estrada; 2-10 and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-12 for the members of his family as an expression of deepest 2-13 sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate 2-14 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Rudolfo A. Casas. 2-15 Luna 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 President of the Senate 2-18 I hereby certify that the above 2-19 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-20 on February 15, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Secretary of the Senate 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Member, Texas Senate