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