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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 751
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                             Leopoldo Muniz Jr.
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas and the citizens of
 1-7     Starr County are deeply saddened by the loss of Leopoldo Muniz Jr.,
 1-8     who died February 1, 2000, at the age of 97; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Rio Grande City,
1-10     Leopoldo Muniz was born September 13, 1902; Mr. Muniz served his
1-11     country faithfully during World War II; and
1-12           WHEREAS, His talent and ability apparent to many, Mr. Muniz
1-13     was appointed deputy county clerk of Starr County; he was also
1-14     concerned with promoting a spirit of friendship and cooperation
1-15     between Mexico and the United States, and for his efforts, he was
1-16     named International Ambassador of Goodwill in 1997 by Governor for
1-17     a Day Judith Zaffirini; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Respected for his many accomplishments and his civic
1-19     leadership, Mr. Muniz was named Grand Marshal of Rio Grande City's
1-20     Christmas Parade in 1992; four years later, his fellow citizens
1-21     honored Mr. Muniz again for his commitment to his community,
 2-1     presenting him with a brass Texas Lone Star from Senator Zaffirini
 2-2     on his 94th birthday; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, Leopoldo Muniz leaves his family and friends many
 2-4     treasured memories; 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 family
 2-7     of Leopoldo Muniz Jr.:  his children, Alicia Muniz Schriedel,
 2-8     Yolanda Muniz Garza, Dr. Leopoldo M. Muniz, and Rita Muniz Tutle;
 2-9     and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and, be it
2-10     further
2-11           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his
2-12     family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate,
2-13     and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
2-14     Leopoldo Muniz Jr.
2-15                                                               Zaffirini
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 April 17, 2001, by a rising vote.
2-21                                  ______________________________________
2-22                                         Secretary of the Senate
2-23                                  ______________________________________
2-24                                           Member, Texas Senate