1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1243 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Margarito Tijerina 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Kingsville in mourning the passing of Margarito Tijerina, who 1-8 died January 9, 2001, at the age of 73; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Known as a true patriot and gentleman who lived a 1-10 full and rewarding life, Mr. Tijerina leaves a legacy of devotion 1-11 and commitment to his family, his friends, and his country; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Born in Westhoff, Texas, on July 20, 1927, the 1-13 distinguished gentleman served his country valiantly from 1945 to 1-14 1948 as a military policeman for the United States Army in Germany; 1-15 and 1-16 WHEREAS, Continuing his commitment to serve his country, 1-17 Margarito Tijerina devoted 37 years of his life to working for 1-18 the Naval Air Base in Corpus Christi and Kingsville; the civilian 1-19 employee worked diligently to ensure the security of the country 1-20 he loved; and 1-21 WHEREAS, The devoted husband and father leaves behind 1-22 memories that will be forever cherished, and although he will 2-1 be deeply missed his spirit will live on in the hearts of all 2-2 who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-5 bereaved family of Margarito Tijerina: his wife of 49 years, 2-6 Rafaela Tijerina; his sons, David Tijerina, Roy Tijerina, 2-7 Daniel Tijerina, and Oscar Tijerina; his daughters, 2-8 Esther Garcia and Ida Olivarez; and his 15 grandchildren 2-9 and one great-grandchild; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-11 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-12 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 2-13 day, it do so in memory of Margarito Tijerina. 2-14 Truan 2-15 Armbrister Gallegos Ogden 2-16 Barrientos Harris Shapiro 2-17 Bernsen Haywood Shapleigh 2-18 Bivins Jackson Sibley 2-19 Brown Lindsay Staples 2-20 Cain Lucio Van de Putte 2-21 Carona Madla Wentworth 2-22 Duncan Moncrief West 2-23 Ellis Nelson Whitmire 2-24 Fraser Zaffirini 2-25 Ratliff, President of the Senate 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 President of the Senate 2-28 I hereby certify that the above 2-29 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-30 on May 26, 2001, by a rising vote. 2-31 ______________________________________ 2-32 Secretary of the Senate 2-33 ______________________________________ 2-34 Dean of the Senate