SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 959


In Memory

of

Adolfo G. Betancourt, Sr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Cameron County in mourning the loss of the
Honorable Adolfo G. Betancourt, Sr., who died March 21, 2005,
at the age of 82; and
	WHEREAS, Born on July 4, 1922, in Brownsville,
Adolfo Betancourt served his country in the United States Army 
during World War II; he graduated from Saint Mary's University in 
San Antonio and South Texas College of Law in Houston; he was 
preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Juanita; and
	WHEREAS, A longtime Cameron County judge, Adolfo Betancourt
began working for the county in 1953 with the district attorney's 
office, and he served as justice of the peace from 1969 through 
1976; and
	WHEREAS, He served as county court-at-law judge from 1986 
until he retired in 1994; the highly regarded jurist was honored 
by the Commissioners Court with a day named in his honor on 
December 14, 1994; and
	WHEREAS, He was recognized as a great prosecutor when he 
served as chief felony prosecutor in the district attorney's 
office, and he was an outstanding criminal defense lawyer when he 
was in private practice; and
	WHEREAS, A highly esteemed gentleman and a distinguished 
and respected judge, Adolfo G. Betancourt has left a lasting


imprint on the Brownsville community, and he will long be 
remembered for his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel; and
	WHEREAS, Adolfo Betancourt was a devoted 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 Judge Adolfo G. Betancourt, Sr.:  his 
children, Adolph Betancourt, Jr., David Arnold Betancourt, 
Dahlia Eliza "Lali" Betancourt, and Laura Lita Serra; and his six 
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 
Judge Adolfo G. Betancourt, Sr.
                                                                           Lucio




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 20, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate