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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 25
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In Memory |
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of |
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Rudolph Zapata |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Rudolph Zapata, who |
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died May 27, 2013, at the age of 78; and |
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WHEREAS, Rudy Zapata was born on June 2, 1934, in Taylor, |
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Texas; a longtime Austinite, he became a well-known leader in his |
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community and was noted for helping the youth of East Austin; he |
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was a recipient of the Sertoma Service to Mankind Award; and |
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WHEREAS, Rudy was retired from his 44-year career with |
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Austin Travis County Integral Care; he had also been employed at |
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the Pan American Recreation Center; throughout his life, he was a |
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hard worker who was dedicated to both his professional career and |
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his volunteerism; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Rudy was a generous, |
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kindhearted person who was respected in the community for his |
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accomplishments; and |
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WHEREAS, He was devoted to his family, and he and his wife, |
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Lydia, were blessed with eight children, 22 grandchildren, and |
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eight great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he |
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gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, |
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and valued counsel will not be forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, Rudy Zapata was beloved by many, and he leaves |
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behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and |
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friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere |
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condolences to the bereaved family of Rudolph Zapata; and, be it |
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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 |
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Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do |
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so in memory of Rudy Zapata. |
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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 June 6, 2013, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |