SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 323

In Memory

of

Robert Christopher Guerra

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Austin in mourning the untimely loss of Robert Christopher Guerra,
who died February 25, 2003, at the age of 52; and
	WHEREAS, Robert "Tippy" Guerra was born June 14, 1950, in 
San Antonio to Secundino Mata and Adelfa Guerra; he earned an 
associate's degree from Del Mar Junior College in Corpus Christi 
and attended The University of Texas at Austin; and
	WHEREAS, He was a dedicated employee of Southwestern Bell, 
now SBC Communications, Incorporated, for over 29 years, and
he was a founding member of the Club Sembradores de Amistad
de Austin and served as its treasurer; he was known for his 
professionalism and his dignified and confident presence; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity,
Mr. Guerra 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, Tippy Guerra touched the lives of many and 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 Robert Christopher Guerra:  his wife of
29 years, Irene Loredo Guerra; his son and daughter-in-law,
Loren and Katina Guerra; his daughters, Stefanie and Amanda; his 
granddaughter, Isabella; his mother, Adelfa Guerra; his sisters, 
Oralia Guerra Davila, Eva Guerra Barba, and Emma Guerra Ortiz; 
and his brother, Bay Guerra; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 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 
Robert Christopher Guerra.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 10, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate