SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 156
 
  In Memory
  of
  Fernando Guerra
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Fernando Guerra,
  who died January 11, 2007, at the age of 96; and
         WHEREAS, Fernando Guerra was born June 29, 1910, in
  San Antonio to Amado Guerra and Joaquina Garza de Guerra; he
  graduated from Brackenridge High School and was the first
  Mexican American from San Antonio to graduate from
  The University of Texas College of Pharmacy; and
         WHEREAS, After working as a pharmacist for Socorro Drug
  Store and Navarro Drug Store, Mr. Guerra opened Farmacia Guerra
  in 1939; he sold the pharmacy in 1973, and at one time, he owned
  and operated four pharmacies in San Antonio; and
         WHEREAS, He was married for many years to Eva Vela Guerra,
  the mother of his four children, who preceded him in death; in
  1993, he married Herlinda M. Bernal; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Guerra was active in many civic
  organizations and boards, including the Pan American Optimists,
  the Bexar County Pharmaceutical Association, the Texas
  Pharmaceutical Association, the Family Services Association, the
  Mexican Chamber of Commerce, and Saint Anthony's Day Care Center
  Board; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Guerra received many honors over the years,
  and he especially cherished the tribute he received from the
  San Antonio Association of Cuban Physicians in Exile; the
  City of San Antonio recognized him in 1999 by naming a street in
  his honor near his childhood home and his pharmacy; and
         WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
  gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
  counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Guerra was a devoted husband, father, and
  grandfather, and he will long be remembered with affection and
  admiration by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
  80th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
  bereaved family of Fernando Guerra: his wife, Herlinda Bernal Guerra;
  his daughters, Dardanella G. Cardenas and Irma G. Perez; his
  sons, Dr. Fernando A. Guerra and Raul E. Guerra; his stepsons,
  Dr. Ernesto Bernal and the Reverend Eddie Bernal; and his
  grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 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 Fernando Guerra.
  Van de Putte
 
 
 
  ________________________________ 
      President of the Senate
   
      I hereby certify that the
  above Resolution was adopted by
  the Senate on February 5, 2007, by
  a rising vote.
 
 
 
  ________________________________ 
      Secretary of the Senate
 
 
 
  ________________________________ 
       Member, Texas Senate