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78S20073 JHS-D

By:  Baxter                                                       H.R. No. 110



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of longtime Austinite Javier G. Corona 
on July 19, 2003, at the age of 76, brought a great loss to the 
family, friends, and fellow citizens of this former diplomat and 
renowned restaurateur; and
	WHEREAS, Born on April 20, 1927, in Mexico City, Mr. Corona 
came to Austin with his family in 1982 and established Las Palomas 
Restaurant on Valentine's Day the following year; one of the first 
Austin restaurants to offer authentic interior Mexican cuisine, Las 
Palomas features the recipes of Amelia Corona, Mr. Corona's wife of 
43 years, and it remains one of the city's most highly regarded and 
popular dining establishments; and
	WHEREAS, A man of artistic and musical talent, Mr. Corona 
studied art in Mexico City and New York City, but not before earning 
degrees in accounting and advertising in order to appease his 
father; he later entered the world of diplomacy, working at the 
Mexican Consulate in Montreal for three years and then embarking on 
a 28-year career as a cultural attaché at the American Embassy in 
Mexico City; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Corona was a dedicated promoter of American arts 
and artists, and his efforts in that regard were recognized when he 
was presented with the Superior Honor Award, the highest accolade 
bestowed on a Mexican citizen by the United States government; he 
retired from diplomatic service in 1982 and moved his family to 
Austin shortly thereafter; and
	WHEREAS, Javier Corona played many roles during his long and 
fruitful life, but none was more important than his role as husband 
and father; although he will be deeply missed by his wife and 
children, his spirit will shine on in their hearts and in the hearts 
of all those who knew and loved him; his art and artistry remain as a 
reminder of his talent, and his legacy of success will not soon be 
forgotten by the citizens of Austin; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Javier G. Corona and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 
family: to his wife, Amelia Corona; to his children, Amelia 
Pitchford, Maricarmen Dale, Javier Corona, Jr., and Alexandra 
Corona; to his sisters, Mireya Gonzalez and Hilda Vergara; to his 
grandchildren, Alex Dale, Chris Dale, Sterling Pitchford, and 
Javier Corona III; and to the many other relatives and friends of 
this esteemed and beloved gentleman; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Javier G. 
Corona.