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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Raul "Rudy" Acosta, who died February 18, |
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2008, at the age of 43; and |
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WHEREAS, Raul "Rudy" Acosta was born November 25, 1964; |
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diagnosed with a rare and severe form of muscular dystrophy at the |
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age of two, he faced his life with dignity, courage, and an enduring |
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determination to help others with disabilities; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Acosta lived for many years in various |
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institutions throughout the state before acquiring the services he |
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needed to live independently; his experiences drove his desire to |
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serve as an advocate for community alternatives to nursing homes |
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and state institutions; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Acosta overcame his physical limitations to earn |
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degrees from Odessa College and Texas Tech University, and he was |
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later appointed to the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities |
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by Governor George W. Bush; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Acosta served on the board of directors of |
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Advocacy, Incorporated, and in 2002 was honored by the Texas State |
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Independent Living Council with its Outstanding Consumer Award; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, inner strength, and limitless |
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resolve, Mr. Acosta gave generously to others, and his wisdom, |
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irrepressible good humor, and enthusiasm for living each day to the |
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fullest will not be forgotten by those who knew him; he will long be |
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remembered for his impressive spirit and his many accomplishments; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family and |
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friends of Raul "Rudy" Acosta; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for his |
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family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Legislature, and that when the legislature adjourns this day, it do |
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so in memory of Raul Acosta. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 18 was adopted by the Senate |
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on February 18, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 18 was adopted by the House |
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on March 5, 2009. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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Approved: |
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Governor |