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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 56





In Memory



of



Simon Alva, Jr.



	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 

citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Simon Alva, Jr., 

who died July 18, 2005, at the age of 66; and

	WHEREAS, Simon Alva, Jr., was born February 17, 1939, in 

San Antonio; he served in the United States Air Force and the 

National Guard for 23 years; he was a former member of the

449th Air Wing and a retiree of the 149th Maintenance Group; and

	WHEREAS, Simon was employed for several years by Reliable 

Life Insurance Company; he was a proud member of the Knights of 

Columbus 1102, 4th Degree of Assembly, and was a former Grand 

Knight of Our Lady of Grace Knights of Columbus Council 10191; he 

was also a member of the Saint John's Men's Club; and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 

Simon 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, Simon Alva 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,

79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 

condolences to the bereaved family of Simon Alva, Jr.:  his wife, 

Mary Ann Alva; his mother, Avelina Alva; his daughters and 

son-in-law, Marie Evelyn Alva and Benjamin Negron,





Sandra Diane Alva Douglas, and Desiree Dulcine Alva; his sons and 

daughters-in-law, Simon Alva III and Georgina, Charles Edward 

and Diana Alva, and John Adrian Alva and Patty Hernandez; his 

brothers, Faustino, Luther, Charles, Valentin, and Peter Alva; 

his sisters, Anna Marie Cantu, Genevieve Caverly, and Eda Alva; 

and his eight grandchildren; 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 Simon Alva, Jr.

                                                                    Van de Putte









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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on August 8, 2005, by a 

rising vote.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate