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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the |
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death of Igor Kaleri of El Paso on April 4, 2011, at the age of 84; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Liebling, Romania, on November 21, 1926, Mr. |
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Kaleri emigrated to Sao Paulo, Brazil, during World War II; while |
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there, he met and married the love of his life, the former Laura De |
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Silveira Garcia; the couple had 51 wonderful years together until |
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her passing and shared in the joy of welcoming three daughters and |
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two sons; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Kaleri earned his living as a civil engineer and |
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his work took him and his family to El Paso in 1961; during a career |
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that spanned more than 40 years, he distinguished himself with his |
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intellect and attention to detail, and he served as a mentor to many |
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colleagues; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Kaleri was a devoted family man who treasured |
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nothing more than time spent in the company of his loved ones; |
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moreover, he appreciated a good joke and a delicious meal; and |
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WHEREAS, Igor Kaleri will long be remembered for his positive |
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attitude, his wit, and his joie de vivre by all those who were |
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privileged to share in his love and friendship; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Igor Kaleri and extend |
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sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his children, Vera |
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Cancellare, Marco Kaleri, Igor Kaleri, Jr., Hilda Clark and her |
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husband, Chris, and Laurie Tomberlin and her husband, Mike; to his |
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15 grandchildren; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Igor |
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Kaleri. |