1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 916 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 John J. Santos, Jr. 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas and the citizens of 1-7 San Antonio were deeply saddened by the loss of John J. Santos, Jr., 1-8 who died December 5, 1998, at the age of 81; and 1-9 WHEREAS, This venerable member of the community was a man 1-10 with a song in his heart and a great love for family and friends; 1-11 and 1-12 WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Mr. Santos graduated 1-13 from Fox Tech High School in 1936 and was a member of the All-City 1-14 championship basketball team; he later enlisted in the Army to 1-15 serve his country during World War II; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Upon returning from the war, Mr. Santos became 1-17 one of the first Mexican Americans to achieve the rank of postal 1-18 executive and remained there for 30 years; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Having to always be involved in something, 2-1 Mr. Santos started devoting his time to real estate, and this 2-2 endeavor led him to serve on the Bexar County Appraisal Review 2-3 Board; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Affectionately named the "Broadway Gondolier," this 2-5 accomplished singer and guitar player was fond of singing and 2-6 performing for family and friends; he wrote numerous compositions 2-7 including a tribute to his wife of 47 years, Lucille, entitled 2-8 "Si Yo Pudiera"; and 2-9 WHEREAS, John J. Santos, Jr., was a devoted husband, father, 2-10 and brother; he was a man who constantly challenged his sons to be 2-11 all that they could be and more: John Phillip Santos was the first 2-12 Hispanic Rhodes Scholar and is now a writer and television producer 2-13 for the Ford Foundation; George Santos is a psychiatrist and medical 2-14 director in Houston; Charles Santos is a producer for Broadway Cares 2-15 in New York City; and 2-16 WHEREAS, Known for his compassion and gentleness, Mr. Santos 2-17 leaves his family and friends memories that will be forever 2-18 treasured; now, therefore, be it 2-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-20 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-21 bereaved family of John J. Santos, Jr.: his wife, Lucille; his 2-22 sons, John Phillip, George, and Charles; his brother, Roger; and 2-23 his sisters, Connie, Bea, and Margie; and, be it further 2-24 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 3-1 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 3-2 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 3-3 do so in memory of John J. Santos, Jr. 3-4 Luna 3-5 ______________________________________ 3-6 President of the Senate 3-7 I hereby certify that the above 3-8 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-9 on May 10, 1999, by a rising vote. 3-10 ______________________________________ 3-11 Secretary of the Senate 3-12 ______________________________________ 3-13 Member, Texas Senate