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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 431
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In Memory |
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of |
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Edward Ancira Calderon |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Edward Ancira |
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Calderon, who died March 1, 2013, at the age of 87; and |
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WHEREAS, Edward Calderon was an exemplary citizen whose |
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musical talent and generous spirit had a profound effect on his |
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community and on the lives of all those who knew him; and |
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WHEREAS, Born February 2, 1926, in San Antonio, Mr. |
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Calderon was married for 55 years to his beloved wife, the late |
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Gladys Marroquin Calderon; the couple raised five children and |
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were blessed with 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Calderon began his business career as the |
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owner of Ed Calderon Tienda de Abarrotes, an independent grocery |
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store that he operated for 20 years on San Antonio's West Side; he |
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later served as an agent with the Prudential Insurance Company; and |
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WHEREAS, His true passion was bringing happiness to people |
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through music; he was an extraordinary trombone player and |
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performed with the Larry Herman Orchestra and the Lamplighters |
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Big Band Dance Orchestra for appreciative audiences across the |
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city; and |
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WHEREAS, He was devoted to helping children and was active |
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in the Court Appointed Special Advocates program; he also served |
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as a volunteer mentor at Woodlawn Elementary School; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of compassion, grace, and generosity, he |
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gave unselfishly to others, and his warmth, wisdom, and |
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optimistic outlook will not be forgotten by those whose lives he |
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touched; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, |
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and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by |
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his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the |
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bereaved family of Edward Ancira Calderon; 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 |
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Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do |
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so in memory of Edward Ancira Calderon. |
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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 11, 2013, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |