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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 495


In Memory

of

Oscar Martinez Gallegos


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Metairie, Louisiana, in mourning the loss of
Oscar Martinez Gallegos, who died March 30, 2003, at the age
of 75; and

	WHEREAS, Oscar Gallegos was born on July 28, 1927, in 
Houston, to Jessie S. Gallegos and Ventura M. Alonzo; he grew up 
in the Magnolia Park barrio in Houston, where his personality and 
talent for telling jokes earned him many lifelong friends who 
will dearly miss his presence; and

	WHEREAS, At the age of 16, Oscar joined the Merchant 
Marines Service and served on the American Eagle during
World War II; he retired from the Merchant Marines after 32 years 
of service and spent another 11 years as a member of the Boiler 
Marines before retiring to live in Mississippi with his family; 
and

	WHEREAS, A patriotic American throughout his life,
Oscar Gallegos was a member of the American Legion Post 77 in 
Waveland, Mississippi, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign 
Wars in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi; and

	WHEREAS, During his retirement years, he spent many hours 
enjoying his beloved Mexican and Tejano music and entertaining 
his family with his jokes and stories; and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Oscar gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, 
warmth, and sense of humor will not be forgotten by those who
knew him; and

	WHEREAS, Oscar Gallegos lived his life to the fullest 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 Oscar Martinez Gallegos:  his wife of 58 
years, Beatrice T. Gallegos; his sons and daughters-in-law, 
Joseph and Ruby Gallegos and Arnold and Karen Gallegos; his 
sisters, Minerva Villagomez, Mary Sanchez, Linda Rodriguez,
and Yolanda Lorio; his brothers, George L. Gallegos,
Robert Gallegos, and Alonzo Alonzo; his numerous grandchildren 
and great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews; 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 Oscar Martinez Gallegos.
                                                                        Gallegos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 2, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate