SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23
	In Memory
	of
	The Honorable Frank L. Madla, Jr.
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins Texans across
	the state in mourning the loss of the Honorable Frank L. Madla, Jr.,
	who died November 24, 2006, at the age of 69; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Helotes, Texas, on January 23, 1937,
	Frank Madla was a highly distinguished, longtime state lawmaker
	whose career spanned more than three decades and included service
	in both the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate; and
	WHEREAS, Following a 10-year career as a schoolteacher,
	Frank Madla joined the Texas House of Representatives in 1973 and
	quickly became known as an outspoken advocate for health care and
	education issues; after 20 years of service in the House, he was
	elected to the Texas Senate, where he served with distinction for
	the next 13 years; and
	WHEREAS, His leadership in the Senate included his
	longstanding, valuable service as chairman of the Intergovernmental
	Relations Committee; during the 79th Legislature, he also served
	as a member of the State Affairs, Finance, Natural Resources, and
	Transportation and Homeland Security Committees; he was a member
	of the Joint Committee on Oversight of the Edwards Aquifer and
	was a member of the Select Committee on Agriculture and Coastal
	Resources; he served as president pro tempore ad interim following
	the 79th Regular Session and was Governor for a Day on April 1, 2006;
	and
	WHEREAS, Senator Madla was dedicated to his work as a
	lawmaker and received numerous accolades throughout his
	legislative career; his honors included the Lifetime Achievement
	Award from The University of Texas at San Antonio Hispanic Research
	Center and the Advocacy Leadership Award from the Texas Hospital
	Association; he was named Legislator of the Year by the Association
	of Rural Communities in Texas and Outstanding Legislator by the
	Texas Police Chiefs Association; and
	WHEREAS, Noted for his political courage and bold decision
	making, his legislative efforts were a reflection of his heart and
	his values, and he represented Senate District 19 with skill and
	loyalty; and
	WHEREAS, He carried legislation to improve the wine industry
	in Texas and to establish a new Toyota manufacturing plant in
	San Antonio, adding billions of dollars to the state's economy; he
	helped San Antonio to establish SeaWorld and a new Spurs' arena,
	and he was dedicated to taking care of the rural portions of his
	Senate district; he considered his crowning legislative
	accomplishment to be the passage of his bill authorizing the
	creation of the South Side Texas A&M University campus and his
	pivotal role in gaining legislative approval of bond funding for
	the project; and
	WHEREAS, Senator Madla was an exemplary gentleman who was
	highly respected for his many achievements on behalf of the
	citizens of his district and on behalf of his state; in 2006, he
	received Bexar County's highest honor, the Hidalgo, for his 33 years
	of outstanding service in the legislature; and
	WHEREAS, Well known for his dedication to his family and
	his community, he gave unselfishly of his time to others; he was
	exceptionally generous and often helped the poor and the otherwise
	needy; he was a deeply religious man and was a member of the
	Catholic faith; and
	WHEREAS, He was preceded in death by his father,
	Frank Madla, Sr., and was joined in death by his much beloved
	granddaughter, Aleena Virginia Jimenez and by his mother-in-law,
	Mary Cruz; and
	WHEREAS, Frank Madla was devoted to his wife, Helen, and was
	beloved for his warmth and wisdom, and his family and friends will
	continue to live with deeply cherished memories of his life and his
	many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
	80th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Frank L. Madla, Jr.: his beloved wife, Helen Madla; his
	mother, Epimena Madla; his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Frank Madla III
	and Nenette; his daughter, Marci Madla; his stepgranddaughter,
	Crystal Torres; his brother, Ralph Madla; his sister,
	Mary Ellen Ibarra; and his nieces and nephews; 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 Frank Madla, Jr.
	Lucio
	Van de Putte
	Averitt Harris Seliger
	Brimer Hegar Shapiro
	Carona Hinojosa Shapleigh
	Deuell Jackson Uresti
	Duncan Janek Watson
	Ellis Nelson Wentworth
	Eltife Nichols West
	Estes Ogden Whitmire
	Fraser Patrick Williams
	Gallegos Zaffirini
	Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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	President of the Senate
	I hereby certify that the above
	Resolution was adopted by the Senate
	on January 23, 2007, 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