SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 91


In Memory

of

Miguel Urdiales

	WHEREAS, The Laredo community mourns the loss of esteemed 
civic leader Miguel "Mike" Urdiales, whose untimely passing on 
July 5, 2003, at the age of 62, has profoundly saddened the family 
and friends of a man described as the most gentle of gentlemen and 
as one of Laredo's finest; and
	WHEREAS, Born and raised from humble beginnings on the 
westside of Laredo, Mr. Urdiales attended Laredo public schools 
and Laredo Junior College; early on he sought to make a difference
in the lives of those around him; a patriotic citizen, he enlisted
in the United States Air Force and was a proud Vietnam Veteran; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Urdiales earned a bachelor's degree and a 
master's degree and was working on his doctorate degree; he had 
retired from his position as an agent for State Farm Insurance 
after 25 years of loyal service; and
	WHEREAS, He had a passion for politics and served his 
community with pride, integrity and honesty, first as a member 
of the Laredo Independent School District, then as Webb County 
Treasurer and most recently as Webb County Commissioner, 
Precinct 4; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devout Catholic and planned and built 
Saint Anne's Mission on his land to provide a place of serenity 
and tranquility for his community; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay special tribute 
to the life of Miguel "Mike" Urdiales and extend deepest sympathies
to the members of his family:  his wife of 33 years, Alicia; his 
sons, Frank and Michael; his daughter, Monica; his grandchildren,
Michelle, A.J., Michael, Diana, Frankie, Allison and Emily; and 
his many friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
his family and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 
in memory of Miguel "Mike" Urdiales.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 21, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate