SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 84





In Memory



of



Teodocio G. Hernandez



	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens

of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Teodocio G. Hernandez, who 

died July 28, 2005, at the age of 70; and

	WHEREAS, Teodocio Hernandez was born in Encinal, Texas, in 

1934; his family moved to San Antonio when he was three years old, 

and he graduated from Lanier High School in 1952; he served four 

years in the United States Air Force and 20 years in the Air 

National Guard 149th Tactical Fighter Group; he earned several 

military medals, including the Lone Star Distinguished Service 

Medal; he was a retired Kelly Air Force Base civil service 

worker; and

	WHEREAS, A member of the Edgewood Lions Club for almost 30 

years, he was dedicated to his work at the Lions Club Camp, where 

he enjoyed helping the children with disabilities who attended 

the camp each year; and

	WHEREAS, To his colleagues in the Lions Club, he was "Lion 

Ted"; to his devoted family, he was "Tocho"; to all who knew him, 

he was a dedicated humanitarian who devoted many hours to helping 

others; he received, among other awards, the distinguished 

Melvin Jones Fellow Award, which is named after the founder of 

Lions Clubs International; and

	WHEREAS, Tocho Hernandez 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, 

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

condolences to the bereaved family of Teodocio G. Hernandez:

his wife of 42 years, Gloria Rodriguez Hernandez; his son and 

daughter-in-law, Robert and Cindy Hernandez; his daughters 

and sons-in-law, Anna Rose and John Aguirre and Laura Jean 

and Miguel Menjares; his sisters, Janie Hall and Gloria Briseno;

his brother, Joe "Taro" Hernandez; and his seven 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 Teodocio Hernandez.

                                                                    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 15, 2005, by 

a rising vote.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate