SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 255


In Memory

of

Joe V. Alderete


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and 
commemorates the life of Joe V. Alderete, who died April 29, 2006,
at the age of 96; and
	WHEREAS, Joe Alderete was born on April 24, 1910, to 
Guadalupe and Severa Alderete; he valiantly served on the front 
line in the United States Army during World War II; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Alderete was a longtime employee of Missouri 
Pacific Railroad; he retired after 47 years of loyal service with 
the company; and
	WHEREAS, He 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 family of Joe V. Alderete:  his wife,
Victoria; his sons and daughter-in-law, Joe V. Alderete, Jr., and
Chris, Arthur V. Alderete, and Alvin V. Alderete; his daughter 
and son-in-law, Gloria Alderete Segovia and Rudy Segovia; his 
sister, Delfina "Sweety" Rosales; and his 14 grandchildren and 
eight great-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 Joe V. Alderete.
                                                                    Van de Putte




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 15, 2006, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate