1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 375 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Manuel Mendoza Arispe 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of one of the city's 1-8 most beloved and highly respected citizens, Manuel Mendoza Arispe, 1-9 who died February 13, 2001, at the age of 60; and 1-10 WHEREAS, His genuine warmth will be deeply missed for he 1-11 touched the lives of many with his generosity of spirit; and 1-12 WHEREAS, A native of East Austin, Mr. Arispe was born in 1-13 1940 to the late Jose and Encarnaciona Arispe; the retired cab 1-14 driver and convenience store clerk dedicated his life to 1-15 delivering happiness to Austin's senior citizens after the loss 1-16 of his daughter, Melanie; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Founding Operation We Care 14 years ago, 1-18 Mr. Arispe single-handedly turned his one-man crusade into 1-19 a citywide charitable Valentine's Day event with over 700 1-20 participants; volunteers provided valentine cards, candy, and 1-21 entertainment to various retirement and assisted living homes 2-1 around Austin and countless lives were brightened; and 2-2 WHEREAS, The death of such a dedicated and well-respected 2-3 gentleman is felt not only by his family, but also by the people 2-4 who benefitted from his community spirit; now, therefore, 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 family of Manuel Mendoza Arispe: the mother of his children, 2-8 Julia Delia Sanchez; his daughter and son-in-law, Carolina Serrano 2-9 and Nicholas Sisti; his sons and daughter-in-law, 2-10 Carlos Anthony Arispe and John Manuel Arispe and Brenda Arispe; 2-11 and his six grandchildren; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his 2-13 family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, 2-14 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-15 Manuel Mendoza Arispe. 2-16 Barrientos 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 President of the Senate 2-19 I hereby certify that the above 2-20 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-21 on February 28, 2001, by a rising vote. 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Secretary of the Senate 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Member, Texas Senate