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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 465
In Memory
of
Carlos Luis Vallejo, Sr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Austin in mourning the loss of Carlos Luis Vallejo, Sr., who
died February 3, 2005, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, Carlos Vallejo was born April 16, 1920, in
Villa Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico, to Franciso Vallejo, Sr., and
Augustina Calderon Vallejo, and he grew up in Creedmoor; he proudly
served his country as an infantryman in the United States Army
during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Carlos lived his life to the fullest, and he
enjoyed playing golf, going fishing, and playing bingo; and
WHEREAS, A distinguished and highly respected gentleman,
Carlos Vallejo, Sr., will long be remembered by those who knew
him for his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel; 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, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Carlos Luis Vallejo, Sr.: his beloved wife of
61 years, Rose Mary Kelly Vallejo; his daughter and son-in-law,
Kelli Vallejo Kiessling and Edwin Kiessling II; his son,
Carlos L. Vallejo, Jr.; and his five 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 Carlos Luis Vallejo, Sr.
Barrientos
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 29, 2005, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate