SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 596


In Memory

of

Justo Guajardo
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Justo Guajardo,
who died March 12, 2005, at the age of 80; and
	WHEREAS, Born January 25, 1925, Justo enlisted in the 
United States Merchant Marine at the age of 18, where he served 
from 1943 until 1946; he served as purser and pharmacist mate, 
and received the Pacific War Zone Bar, the Atlantic War Zone Bar,
and the Mediterranean Middle East War Zone Bar; and
	WHEREAS, For many years, he and his wife managed a 
prosperous drugstore on Guadalupe Street, J. G. Drug; in 1955, 
he began his 49-year-long career as an educator; and
	WHEREAS, Justo taught at Navarro Elementary School, Ruiz 
Elementary School, and Cooper Middle School; in 1967, he joined 
the Education Service Center, Region 20, where for 25 years he 
headed the Migrant Education Program in Southwest Texas; he then 
entered the third phase of his educational career, collaborating 
with Ellen Snow under the name Educational Associates; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and generosity, Justo 
gave unselfishly of himself to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 
and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; 
he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 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 Justo Guajardo:  his wife, Bertha Herrera Guajardo; 
his daughter and son-in-law, Yolanda and Paul Zini; his sister,
Frances Ingle; and his brother, Oscar Guajardo; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of 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 Justo Guajardo.
                                                                    Van de Putte




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 12, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate