By Gallego H.R. No. 277 77R6116 JKB-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Moises Calderon of Del Rio on October 1-2 23, 2000, at the age of 60, brought a great loss to the family and 1-3 many friends of this esteemed gentleman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native of Del Rio, Mr. Calderon was born to Leonor 1-5 and Guillermo Calderon, Jr., on June 26, 1940; a highly regarded 1-6 member of his community, he enjoyed a longtime residency in his 1-7 native town; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The owner of Memo's Restaurant in Del Rio for more 1-9 than three decades, Mr. Calderon was a successful businessman and 1-10 renowned musician, playing the piano, xylophone, vibraphone, and 1-11 congas; this gifted artist was selected to compose the music for 1-12 Val Verde County's centennial celebration, was a conductor for the 1-13 Ray Price Band, and recorded an album titled Sentimientos; in 1-14 addition, he earned national acclaim during appearances on numerous 1-15 television shows, including "Hee-Haw," the "Jerry Lewis Telethon," 1-16 "Merv Griffin," and the "Tonight Show"; and 1-17 WHEREAS, This noteworthy Texan was the beloved husband of 1-18 Dolly Calderon, with whom he shared a happy and rewarding marriage; 1-19 as a dedicated father, he watched his family grow to include five 1-20 cherished children, Jana, Jacque, Moisann, Patricia, and Moises; 1-21 and 1-22 WHEREAS, Affectionately known as "Blondie," Moises Calderon 1-23 was a man of integrity and compassion, and although he will be 1-24 greatly missed by all who knew him, his spirit will live on in the 2-1 hearts and minds of the many people whose lives he touched; now, 2-2 therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-4 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Moises Calderon and 2-5 extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, 2-6 Dolly; to his daughters and their husbands, Jana and Miguel 2-7 Gutierrez, Jacque and Rick Keith, Moisann Calderon, and Patricia 2-8 Ray Calderon; to his son, Moises "Cinco" Calderon, Jr.; to his 2-9 mother, Leonor "None" Calderon; his brothers, Pat and Ferdy 2-10 Calderon; to his sisters, Baby Merkle and Bochy Gray; to his 2-11 grandsons, James Frederick Holt, Jonathan Wayne, and William 2-12 Draeger Keith; and to his many other relatives and friends; and, be 2-13 it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-15 prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 2-16 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Moises 2-17 Calderon.