SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 810

In Memory

of

Frank Alvarado

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Frank Alvarado, who died February 11, 2009, at the age of 79; and

WHEREAS, Frank Alvarado was born October 4, 1929, in Marble Falls; he was an exemplary citizen, respected in the community for his many achievements; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Alvarado worked for more than 50 years in the construction trades as a union cement mason; he played a role in the construction of many of Houston's landmark structures, including Texas Children's Hospital, Saint Luke's Hospital, and the University of Houston; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Alvarado married Ida Melchor on June 12, 1947, and the couple raised five children in the East End community of Houston; and

WHEREAS, A devout Catholic who practiced his faith in his daily life, Mr. Alvarado was an active participant at Saint Patrick's Catholic Church and Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church; he also gave his time and energy wholeheartedly to the activities of the Knights of Columbus, Council 4577; and

WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, Mr. Alvarado gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, valued counsel, and strength of purpose will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and

WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and his family and many friends will long cherish their treasured memories of his life and his many achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Frank Alvarado: his wife of 61 years, Ida Alvarado; his children, Frank Alvarado, Jr., and Yolanda, Robert, Elizabeth, and Carol Alvarado; and his six grandchildren and five 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 Frank Alvarado.

Gallegos, Ellis, Hegar,

Huffman, Jackson, Patrick,

Whitmire, Williams

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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 1, 2009, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate