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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 604


In Memory

of

Lucian Adams

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Lucian Adams,
who died March 31, 2003, at the age of 80; and
	WHEREAS, Lucian Adams was born in Port Arthur, Texas, on 
October 26, 1922; he joined the United States Army in 1943 during 
World War II and earned a Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on 
a battlefield in France; he was a staff sergeant and a member of 
the 30th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division; and
	WHEREAS, After he was discharged in 1945, he began a 
40-year career with the Department of Veterans Affairs in
San Antonio as a benefits counselor; he later worked for
United States Representative Frank Tejeda as a veterans affairs 
consultant; and
	WHEREAS, The state honored Mr. Adams by naming Interstate 
37 from Interstate 10 to Loop 410 the Lucian Adams Freeway, and 
his heroism was recounted in the History Channel documentary, 
"Hispanics and the Medal of Honor"; he was one of 39 Hispanics to 
receive the medal; and
	WHEREAS, Lucian was well known for his patriotism and his 
devotion to his family, his community, and the veterans he 
served; a man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 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, Lucian Adams lived his life to the fullest and was 
a devoted 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 Lucian Adams:  his daughters,
Grace Adams Fawcett and Rose Adams; his son, Lucian Adams, Jr.; 
his brothers, Roy Culver, Albert Culver, and Lawrence Culver; his 
sisters, Beatrice Culver, Juanita Culver, and Estelle Maltos; 
and his two grandchildren; 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 Lucian Adams.
                                                                 Van de Putte,  
                                                                   Madla, Janek 




 
                ______________________________ 
                      Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate




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



______________________________ 
   Secretary of the Senate