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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 550
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In Memory |
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of |
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Fernando A. Salinas |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Laredo in mourning the loss of Fernando A. Salinas, |
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who died February 10, 2011, at the age of 86; and |
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WHEREAS, Fernando A. Salinas was born in Laredo on March 4, |
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1924; a 1942 graduate of Martin High School, he attended Texas |
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A&M University and Tulane University; and |
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WHEREAS, He returned to Laredo to pursue his lifelong |
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passion for the fashion industry and began his career at his |
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father's downtown store, Los Dos Laredos; in 1952, he established |
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his own business, Don Antonio's Menswear, which soon became known |
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for its high-end men's designer clothing; it also gained fame for |
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its wide selection of hats, which became a trademark feature in |
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the personal style of Mr. Salinas; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Salinas was a devout Catholic who practiced |
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his faith in his daily life; he was a parishioner of both Saint |
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Peter the Apostle Church and San Agustin Cathedral and he |
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supported numerous charitable organizations in Laredo; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he |
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gave generously to others, and his good humor, his wit, and his |
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warmth and enthusiasm will not be forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, He was beloved by his large and devoted extended |
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family, and he will long be remembered for his generous spirit |
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and his many achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Fernando A. Salinas; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, |
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and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of |
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Fernando A. Salinas. |
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Zaffirini |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 17, 2011, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |