SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1033

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the City of San Benito on the special occasion of the memorial tribute to the life of Freddy Fender, the dedication of his gravesite, and the grand opening of San Benito Memorial Park on June 6, 2009; and

WHEREAS, The Freddy Fender Memorial in the city's new cemetery will feature six monuments surrounding the final resting place of the late musician that depict his personal life and professional accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, Born and raised in San Benito, Baldemar Huerta took the name Freddy Fender when he began recording the soulful music that rose to the top of the charts and earned him much fame; he had a long and prolific career and received many awards, including a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; and

WHEREAS, His life is also memorialized in the Freddy Fender Museum, which contains his Grammy awards and other artifacts, and in the name of the Freddy Fender Water Tower, a San Benito landmark; and

WHEREAS, Freddy Fender cherished his hometown, and it is fitting that the City of San Benito honor the memory of the famous entertainer, admired humanitarian, and one of the city's most beloved native sons; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby honor the memory of Freddy Fender and extend best wishes to his family and to San Benito officials for a memorable dedication ceremony for the Freddy Fender Memorial in the San Benito Memorial Park; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared to commemorate this special occasion.

Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 28, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate