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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 127
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                              Constancio Garcia
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Texas Senate joins the citizens of San Antonio
 1-7     in mourning the death of Constancio "Joe" Garcia, who died on
 1-8     January 23, 2001, at the age of 75; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, A veteran of World War II, Joe served his country
1-10     honorably and earned a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for wounds he
1-11     received during his service; he was a member of Veterans of Foreign
1-12     Wars; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Joe Garcia married his beloved wife, Hortencia, and
1-14     they raised their family with warmth and care; and
1-15           WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of San Antonio, Mr. Garcia
1-16     retired in 1987 from Southwestern Drug after an exemplary 46-year
1-17     career; he was admired by his colleagues and friends alike; and
1-18           WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he is
1-19     remembered for the affection, confidence, and loyalty he inspired
1-20     in those with whom he was associated; and
1-21           WHEREAS, A respected and beloved member of his community,
 2-1     Joe Garcia will be remembered for his devotion to his family and
 2-2     friends; he leaves a legacy of compassion and commitment which
 2-3     will be cherished by those who knew and loved him; now, therefore,
 2-4     be it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-6     77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
 2-7     members of the family of Constancio "Joe" Garcia:  his wife,
 2-8     Hortencia G. Garcia; his son, Tom Garcia; his daughter,
 2-9     Thelma Colwell; and his grandchildren, Jill, Jennifer, Delrick,
2-10     and Shanna; and, be it further
2-11           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-12     the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
2-13     the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
2-14     so in memory of Constancio Garcia.
2-15                                                            Van de Putte
2-16                                  ______________________________________
2-17                                         President of the Senate
2-18                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-19                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-20                                  on January 29, 2001, by a rising vote.
2-21                                  ______________________________________
2-22                                         Secretary of the Senate
2-23                                  ______________________________________
2-24                                           Member, Texas Senate