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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 42
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In Memory |
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of |
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Roman Soto Mercado |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Roman Soto Mercado, who died May 17, |
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2013, at the age of 78; and |
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WHEREAS, Roman Mercado was born on October 13, 1934, in |
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Fort Worth to Roman and Atilana Mercado; he grew up in Fort Worth |
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and graduated from Green B. Trimble Technical High School; and |
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WHEREAS, Following his graduation, Mr. Mercado joined the |
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United States Army, and he spent much of his time overseas in |
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Germany and France; and |
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WHEREAS, After his military service, he had a successful |
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career with the United States Postal Service, where he was a |
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loyal and well-respected employee for more than 30 years; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, Mr. |
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Mercado gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and |
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kindness will long be remembered by all who had the good fortune |
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to know him; and |
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WHEREAS, Roman Mercado was a steadfast friend and a devoted |
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husband; he is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Helen |
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Flores Mercado, two siblings, and numerous nieces and nephews; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere |
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condolences to the bereaved family of Roman Soto Mercado; and, be |
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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 |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Roman Mercado. |
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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 12, 2013, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |