SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 691


In Memory

of

Rudolph P. Castañon


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Austin in mourning the loss of Rudolph P. Castañon, Jr., who 
died March 27, 2005, at the age of 57; and
	WHEREAS, Rudolph P. Castañon was born in Austin in 1947 to 
Rodolfo and Rita Perez Castañon, and he was a 1965 graduate of
A. S. Johnston High School; and
	WHEREAS, He was the owner of El Porvenir, a Santa Rita 
neighborhood grocery store and bakery in East Austin, from 1979 
to 2005; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Rudolph proudly supported 
many community organizations, and he was admired and respected in 
the community for his many accomplishments; and
	WHEREAS, A distinguished gentleman, Rudolph Castañon was 
noted for his generosity toward others, and his wisdom, warmth, 
and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; 
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 Rudolph P. Castañon, Jr.:  his wife of 38 years, 
Emmy Castañon; his daughters, Therese Castañon-Griffith and 
Marissa Castañon; his grandchildren, Isabella and Evan Griffith;
and his sister, Delfina Perez; 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 Rudolph P. Castañon, Jr.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 25, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate