This website will be unavailable from Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. due to data center maintenance.

                                                                                


SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 205


In Memory

of

Efrain Morales Barrera

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins 
the citizens of San Antonio in mourning the tragic loss of 
Efrain Morales Barrera, who died February 7, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Efrain was born in Del Rio and was a proud 
member of a migrant farm worker family; a graduate of
The University of Texas at Austin, he was a devout Longhorn 
fan; and
	WHEREAS, He was a lifelong educator and learner; a pioneer 
in bilingual education, he proudly served in that field for more 
than 30 years; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Efrain served his country 
as a member of Volunteers in Service to America, and he was a 
strong advocate of the civil rights movement; and
	WHEREAS, A man known for his charismatic personality and 
his loving and gentle spirit, Efrain gave unselfishly of his time 
to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be 
forgotten by those who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, Efrain was a devoted husband, father, and 
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Efrain Morales Barrera:  his wife, 
Mary Barrera; his daughter, Andrea Barrera Vazquez; his son, 
Tommy Felton III; his granddaughter, Teresita Felton; his 
brothers, Enrique, Elliott, and Edmundo Barrera, and 
Espectacion Barrera, Jr.; and many other beloved family 
members; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Efrain Morales Barrera.
                                                                    Van de Putte




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 19, 2003, 
by a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate