SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 868

In Memory

of

Homero Rosales, Jr.

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Homero Rosales, Jr., who died January 10, 2009, at the age of 41; and

WHEREAS, Homero Rosales was born January 30, 1967, in Matamoros; an exemplary citizen, he was respected in the community for his many accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Rosales was a longtime employee of the Houston Chronicle, where he was noted for his dedication and diligence; and

WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, generosity, and great good humor will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Rosales was a devoted husband and father, 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, 81st Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Homero Rosales, Jr.: his wife of 17 years, Lydia Rosales; his children, Omar and Erica Rosales; his parents, Homero Rosales, Sr., and Elia Rosales; his sister, Claudia Villa; his brother, Mario Rosales; and his grandmother, Porfiria Lozano; 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 Homero Rosales, Jr.

Williams

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 7, 2009, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate