H.R. No. 638



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The death of Val Verde county commissioner Frank 
Coronado on January 25, 2003, at the age of 67, has brought a great 
loss to the many admirers of this esteemed man; and
	WHEREAS, Born December 5, 1935, in Del Rio, Mr. Coronado 
graduated from San Felipe High School before earning his bachelor's 
degree in government and pursuing graduate studies at San Jose 
State University; a certified administrative law hearing officer 
since 1977, he was a highly respected member of the California Board 
of Prison Terms for more than two decades, as well as an active 
member of such worthy organizations as the American G.I. Forum, the 
Knights of Columbus, the Governor's Minority Appointees Committee, 
and the Governor's Hispanic Appointees Caucus; and
	WHEREAS, Following his retirement, this accomplished public 
servant returned to his native Del Rio, where he reestablished 
himself as a community leader and was elected to the office of Val 
Verde county commissioner for Precinct 1; and
	WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to know Frank Coronado 
will not soon forget the humor, intelligence, and commitment he 
brought to every aspect of his life, and, although his presence is 
gone from us now, his memory will continue to live on in the hearts 
of all those whose lives he touched during his years on this earth; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Frank Coronado and 
extend deepest sympathy to his family:  to his children and their 
spouses, Rosie and Ramon Castro, Rebecca and Carlos Torres, Kelly 
Ray and Maricela Coronado, Laurie Cootz, Alvino and Belinda 
Martinez, and Frank Coronado, Jr.; to his 10 grandchildren, Amanda, 
Joshua, Justin, Benjamin, Jessica, Rebecca, Carlitos, Giovanni, 
Nicole Alyce, and Brandi Michelle; to his brothers and 
sisters-in-law, Oscar and Christina Coronado, Rudy Coronado, 
Esteban and Nina Coronado, and Joe and Leticia Coronado; and to his 
many other friends and relatives; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Frank 
Coronado.

                                                                         Gallego


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 638 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on April 25, 2003.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House