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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1203
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to |
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recognize Fred Carmona for his civic leadership and his many |
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contributions to the San Antonio community; and |
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WHEREAS, Well known as a volunteer extraordinaire, Fred |
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Carmona has spent years of selfless service on behalf of the |
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citizens of San Antonio, and his dedication to his work is |
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evident in a variety of activities that take place in the city |
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today; and |
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WHEREAS, As a member of the League of United Latin American |
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Citizens, Mr. Carmona became involved with the Fiesta Flambeau |
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Parade in 1988; since then, as a charter member of the Fiesta |
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Flambeau Parade Association, he has volunteered hundreds of |
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hours toward organizing the annual event; and |
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WHEREAS, He is also responsible for the creation of the |
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Veterans Day Parade; he served as the first-year director of the |
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San Antonio United States Military Veterans Parade Association |
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in 2000 and has volunteered each year thereafter; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Carmona's work on behalf of the |
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Avenida Guadalupe Association has been invaluable; each year, he |
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has taken on months of demanding work to ensure that the Avenida |
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events are successful and are enjoyed by the community; it is |
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largely due to his skill and perseverance that the association's |
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Diez y Seis de Septiembre Parade and Festival has proved to be an |
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annual success; and |
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WHEREAS, Noted for his generous spirit, his creative |
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initiatives, and his dedication to helping others, Fred Carmona |
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is a much beloved and respected San Antonio citizen; he is an |
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exemplary gentleman who strives for excellence in all of his |
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endeavors, and the city is most grateful for his leadership and |
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remarkable accomplishments on behalf of the community; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Fred Carmona on his exceptional |
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civic leadership and his outstanding contributions to the city of |
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San Antonio; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Van de Putte |
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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 May 26, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |