1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 768 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Adolph C. Herrera 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Bexar County in mourning the loss of Adolph C. Herrera, who died 1-8 on April 8, 1999; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A retired San Antonio fire fighter, Adolph 1-10 was the proudest of Texans; his ancestors were participants in 1-11 two of the most decisive events in Texas' history; Adolph's 1-12 forefather, Jose Francisco Ruiz, was one of the signers of the 1-13 Texas Declaration of Independence, while another of his ancestors, 1-14 Blas Herrera, scouted for the approach of General Santa Anna before 1-15 the siege of the Alamo; and 1-16 WHEREAS, This illustrious Texan's ancestry stretches back 1-17 even farther than Texas' quest for independence; Adolph was a 1-18 descendant of Juan Curbelo, a member of the Canary Islanders sent 1-19 by the King of Spain to establish the first nonmilitary municipal 1-20 government in what is now San Antonio; indeed, Adolph's impressive 1-21 heritage is a testimony to Texas' diverse cultural history; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Adolph was especially proud of the now-famous 1-23 portones, or gates, found on his family's ranch; these monumental, 1-24 mesquite-wood gates are typical of the Spanish colonial style; the 2-1 family, as well as experts, believe that the portones were 2-2 purchased from the Alamo prior to its famous battle; and 2-3 WHEREAS, A generous Texan, Adolph shared his historic 2-4 treasure with the public by allowing it to be exhibited in various 2-5 museums; indeed, the historic portones symbolize the heritage of 2-6 Adolph, and their display is a fitting way to honor the memory of 2-7 this distinguished Texan; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to 2-10 the family of Adolph C. Herrera: his wife of 58 years, 2-11 Hortense de La Garza Herrera; his sister, Sophia Langevin; his two 2-12 daughters, JoAnn Mendoza and Evie Patton; his seven grandchildren; 2-13 and his four great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-15 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-16 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 2-17 so in memory of Adolph C. Herrera. 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 April 28, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Secretary of the Senate 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 Member, Texas Senate