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H.R. No. 301
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Joseph J. Pedraza of San
Antonio have been deeply saddened by his passing on January 27,
2006, at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, A native of the Alamo City, Joe Pedraza was born on
August 19, 1913, to Grace and Joseph J. Pedraza; when Mr. Pedraza
was 11 years old, his father became the first San Antonio police
officer to be killed in the line of duty, and the young boy showed a
maturity beyond his years in supporting his mother, four sisters,
and brother; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pedraza played baseball for one of the first
semiprofessional teams in San Antonio and later proudly served his
country as a member of the U.S. Army during World War II; and
WHEREAS, A food broker for more than six decades, Mr. Pedraza
worked for C. H. Ketchum and Company, Kirkwood and Company,
Saldania Garza, and Luke Soules, and became known as the "Bean Man"
at restaurants and major stores throughout the nation; widely
respected for his integrity and expertise, he continued to work
part time until the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Joe Pedraza shared his time and resources with the
congregation at St. Gerard's Catholic Church for nearly half a
century, serving as an usher and assisting with the church's annual
festival; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pedraza contributed to his community through a
lifetime of purposeful endeavor, and he leaves behind a legacy to
treasure for those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Joseph J. Pedraza and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
family: to his devoted wife of 62 years, Mary Pedraza; to his sons,
Joseph E. "Jody" Pedraza and Michael A. "Mykal" Pedraza; to his
grandchildren, Chance, Monique, and Casey; to his sisters, Irene
Fletcher, Annie Price, and Grace Huslage; and to his other
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Joseph J.
Pedraza.
McClendon
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 301 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 10, 2006.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House