SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 128


In Memory

of

Rudy Casarez Ortiz

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Rudy Casarez Ortiz, who 
died April 14, 2006, at the age of 62; and
	WHEREAS, Rudy Ortiz was born in Beeville and moved to
San Antonio as a child; he graduated from Holy Cross High School 
and served in the United States Army for two years; he earned a 
bachelor's degree in English from The University of Texas at Austin
in 1970 and a master's degree in social work from Our Lady of the 
Lake University in 1975; and
	WHEREAS, For most of his 30-year career with the Alamo 
Community College District, he served as a counselor at
San Antonio College, where he was noted for founding the
Cyberspace Poetry Society as an outlet for poetry for faculty
and staff; he also served as a counselor and an associate 
professor at Saint Philips College; and
	WHEREAS, In 1977, Rudy was part of the first group of 
ethnic minority city council candidates elected from 
single-member districts; he left the council after one term,
but he continued to be involved in many community activities, 
such as voter registration drives; and
	WHEREAS, A councilman, counselor, mentor, civil rights 
activist, and poet, Rudy Ortiz was well known for his 
dependability and his compassion for others, and his wisdom,


warmth, and valued counsel will long be remembered by all who 
knew him; and
	WHEREAS, Rudy 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, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Rudy Casarez Ortiz:  his 
wife of 39 years, Margarita Petra Ortiz; his daughters,
Michelle Zuñiga and Elizabeth Ortiz; his son, Eric Ortiz; his 
father, George Moya Ortiz; his brothers, Manuel, George, and
Joe Ortiz; and his three 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 Rudy Ortiz.
                                                                    Van de Putte




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 2, 2006, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate