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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1073


In Memory

of

Henry Romo


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Henry Romo, who died
May 5, 2005, at the age of 88; and

	WHEREAS, Henry was born February 13, 1917, in San Antonio; 
he left Lanier High School to operate a shoeshine stand to help 
support his family before he graduated; while working full-time, 
he enrolled in classes and graduated from San Antonio Tech at the 
age of 23; and

	WHEREAS, He married his sweetheart, Alicia Saenz, a year 
later; the couple has shared the challenges and joy of raising a 
family; and

	WHEREAS, He enlisted in the United States Air Corps after 
the attack on Pearl Harbor and was sent to study radio technology 
at The University of Texas; he served in the 5th Air Force, which 
provided air cover for General MacArthur's campaign in the 
Philippine Islands; and

	WHEREAS, When he returned to San Antonio, Henry opened 
Romo's Quality Food Store, which he owned for 25 years; after 
closing the grocery store he ventured into the restaurant 
business and opened La Cabana, and recently he had been restoring 
old houses; and

	WHEREAS, He was well respected in the community for his 
many accomplishments; he opened a chapter of the American GI 
Forum in San Antonio and was elected a Democratic precinct 
chairman; and

	WHEREAS, Henry Romo was a devoted husband, father, and 
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be long 
treasured by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend its sincere condolences to the 
family members of Henry Romo:  his wife, Alicia Romo; his daughter,
Mary Alice Gamboa; his sons, Henry Romo, Jr., Ricardo Romo, 
Robert Romo, and Roger Romo; his sister, Consuelo Mendoza; his 
brothers, Arnulfo Romo and Arturo Romo; and his grandchildren and 
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 Henry Romo.
                                                               Barrientos, Lucio




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 29, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate