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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 114
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                                 Ned Euseppi
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
 1-7     citizens of El Paso in mourning the tragic loss of Ned Euseppi,
 1-8     who died in a motorcycle accident on December 10, 2000; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Born in 1951, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Ned Euseppi
1-10     moved to El Paso in 1991 to take charge of restructuring Sun World
1-11     Corporation; after negotiating the company's successful turnaround,
1-12     he was appointed to several Sun World Bank boards; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Following the acquisition of Sun World Corporation
1-14     by NationsBank, Mr. Euseppi became the founding president and
1-15     chief executive officer of Capital Savings Bank, where he was
1-16     beloved by his colleagues and bank employees and admired for his
1-17     entrepreneurial skill and expertise in his field; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Well known for his sense of humor and engaging
1-19     personality, Ned had a tremendous zest for life and loved riding
1-20     on his motorcycle, particularly across the Big Bend territory; he
1-21     was an adventurer and a good friend to many, and his camaraderie
1-22     will be greatly missed; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman,
 2-2     Ned Euseppi was respected for his many accomplishments and his
 2-3     leadership in the community; he was a member of the Rotary Club
 2-4     of El Paso and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra Foundation board
 2-5     of directors; he coached city league basketball and was a past
 2-6     president of the El Paso Insights Museum; and
 2-7           WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he
 2-8     gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth,
 2-9     and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
2-10           WHEREAS, Ned Euseppi lived his life to the fullest and was
2-11     a devoted husband and father, and he leaves behind memories that
2-12     will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now,
2-13     therefore, be it
2-14           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-15     77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
2-16     bereaved family of Ned Euseppi:  his wife, Kathy Euseppi; his
2-17     daughter, Julie; his sons, Paul and Jonathan; and his three
2-18     sisters and two brothers; and, be it further
2-19           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-20     the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
2-21     from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day,
2-22     it do so in memory of Ned Euseppi.
2-23                                                               Shapleigh
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2-25                                         President of the Senate
2-26                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-27                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-28                                  on January 29, 2001, by a rising vote.
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 3-2                                         Secretary of the Senate
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 3-4                                           Member, Texas Senate