SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 174
 
  In Memory
  of
  Joe Salcido, Jr.
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
  of El Paso in mourning the loss of Pastor Joe Salcido, Jr., who
  died January 5, 2007, at the age of 64; and
         WHEREAS, Joe Salcido was one of eleven children born to
  Jose and Sara Salcido; after graduating from El Paso High School,
  he honorably served in the United States Marine Corps for four
  years; he attended The University of Texas at El Paso, and he
  married Ysabel Marin when he was 25 years old; and
         WHEREAS, When Joe heard his call to the ministry, he
  accepted that call with joy; he became known throughout Mexico,
  Cuba, and Central America for his radio program, Amor Divino,
  which ran for 28 years; and
         WHEREAS, Joe was ordained in 1972 and led a United Church
  of Christ congregation for three years before forming a
  nondenominational church, now known as the Centro Vida West,
  while the main church is Centro Vida Life Center; and
         WHEREAS, During Joe's 34 years of preaching, he strove to
  improve himself through education, earning a bachelor's degree
  in divinity from Logos Bible College and a master's degree in
  theology from Trinity Theological Seminary; he received an
  honorary doctorate of divinity from Ecclesia College; and
         WHEREAS, He was committed to evangelism and often traveled
  to evangelize in different areas of the country and to other
  countries; he founded a church in Juárez called Amor Divino and
  was active in a prison ministry for many years; and
         WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and abiding faith, he
  gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
  counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
         WHEREAS, Joe Salcido was a devoted husband, 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,
  80th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
  bereaved family of Joe Salcido, Jr.: his wife, Ysabel; his
  children, Lorri Ann Navarette, Veronica Tapley, and Joe Salcido III;
  and his grandchildren, Daniel Navarette, Brianna Navarette, and
  Cheryl Tapley; 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 Joe Salcido, Jr.
  Shapleigh
 
 
 
  ________________________________ 
      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