1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1027 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Louis G. Yznaga, Sr. 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Louis G. Yznaga, Sr., who 1-8 died May 8, 1999, at the age of 62; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Louis was born the fifth of seven children; love, 1-10 hard work, and humor were the keystones of his generous spirit; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Louis was happily married to his beloved wife 1-12 of 39 years, Rosario C. Yznaga, and they were blessed with four 1-13 children and four granddaughters; and 1-14 WHEREAS, A patriotic gentleman, Louis spent 33 years of 1-15 service in the United States Air Force Reserve; he retired in 1-16 1997 as Chief Master Sergeant; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A federal employee for 38 years, he was a talented 1-18 electronics technician at Kelly Air Force Base, and he was scheduled 1-19 to retire from his job this August; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Mr. Yznaga had planned to continue working with his 2-2 brother, Richard Yznaga, in their hobby, woodworking; Louis had just 2-3 completed a successful show of his handcrafted Heirloom Crosses at 2-4 the Southwest Craft Center and was delighted with his success; and 2-5 WHEREAS, A devout Catholic, he was a longtime member of 2-6 Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church, where he had actively 2-7 participated in many parish projects for years; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Louis was a man who cared immensely about his 2-9 family and anyone who needed his help; he was always quick with 2-10 a smile and ready with a hug; and 2-11 WHEREAS, A man of strength, integrity, and generosity, he 2-12 gave unselfishly of his time to others; his wisdom, warmth, and 2-13 valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew and loved 2-14 him; and 2-15 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, Mr. Yznaga 2-16 was respected for his many accomplishments and was a leader in his 2-17 community; and 2-18 WHEREAS, Louis was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, 2-19 and he leaves memories that will be treasured forever by his family 2-20 and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-21 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-22 76th Legislature, hereby express sincere condolences to the 2-23 family of Louis G. Yznaga, Sr.: his wife, Rosario; his children, 3-1 Louis, Jr., Mary Ann, Vincent, and Lydia; his mother, Ana; and his 3-2 four granddaughters; and, be it further 3-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 3-4 for his family as an expression of sincere sympathy from the 3-5 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 3-6 so in memory of Louis G. Yznaga, Sr. 3-7 Luna 3-8 ______________________________________ 3-9 President of the Senate 3-10 I hereby certify that the above 3-11 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-12 on May 20, 1999, by a rising vote. 3-13 ______________________________________ 3-14 Secretary of the Senate 3-15 ______________________________________ 3-16 Member, Texas Senate