SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 886

In Memory

of

Roy Cantu

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Roy Cantu, who died April 25, 2009, at the age of 58; and

WHEREAS, A native Houstonian, Roy Cantu grew up in the East End and attended De Zavala Elementary School, Edison Junior High School, and San Jacinto High School; while at Edison, he was a member of the basketball team that won the city championship in the small boys division; and

WHEREAS, He entered the United States Air Force in 1969 and served during the Vietnam War era; he then served in the military police at Ellington Field in 1970 and 1971 and was honorably discharged in September of 1975; he worked for the Southwestern Bell Corporation for 30 years before he retired; and

WHEREAS, A man of honor, courage, and compassion, Roy Cantu served his country and his community proudly and earned the admiration and respect of all who knew him; and

WHEREAS, He was a devoted 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, 81st Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Roy Cantu: his sons, Adam and Emanuel Cantu; his sisters, Mary Rojas, Linda Fields, Alice Cantu, and Olivia Cantu; his brothers, Daniel Cantu and Manuel Cantu, Jr.; and his grandchildren, Christopher, Kerrie, and Ava; 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 Roy Cantu.

Gallegos

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 11, 2009, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate