1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 847 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Charles R. Borchers 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-6 of Laredo in honoring the memory of Charles R. Borchers, who died 1-7 June 27, 1997; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Mr. Borchers attended Laredo schools and was 1-9 graduated valedictorian of his class at Saint Joseph's Academy 1-10 in 1960; after receiving a bachelor's degree from Saint Edward's 1-11 University in 1963, Mr. Borchers attended The University of Texas 1-12 School of Law; in 1966, he passed the bar and joined his father's 1-13 law firm; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Mr. Borchers resided in Laredo his entire life, and 1-15 he did much to improve the quality of life for its citizens; he 1-16 served as district attorney for the 49th Judicial District which 1-17 includes Webb, Zapata, and Dimmit counties; later, he served six 1-18 years as trustee of the United Independent School District, acting 1-19 as its president from 1986 to 1991; Mr. Borchers was a member of 1-20 the Laredo-Webb County Bar Association and was a longtime member of 1-21 the Laredo Rotary Club; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Colleagues respected Mr. Borchers as a dedicated 1-23 professional; his wisdom, warmth, humor, and valued counsel will 1-24 not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Charles Borchers was a devoted husband and father; 2-2 upon his passing, he left behind memories that will be treasured 2-3 forever by his family; now, therefore, 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 members of his family: his beloved wife, Celita Pappas Borchers; 2-7 his mother, Angela S. Borchers; and his three daughters, 2-8 Valerie Borchers, Katrina Borchers Mohrer, and Erica Borchers; 2-9 and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 2-11 expression of sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the 2-12 Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Charles R. Borchers. 2-13 Zaffirini 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the above 2-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-18 on May 12, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate