SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 687
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Mike M. Anzaldúa, Jr.
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of Mike M.
  Anzaldúa, Jr., who died December 21, 2012; and
         WHEREAS, Mike Anzaldúa served as an educator at Del Mar
  College for more than four decades; during his career, Mr.
  Anzaldúa held many distinguished positions, ranging from interim
  dean of Arts and Sciences to chair of the Department of English
  and Philosophy; at the time of his death, he held the title of
  Professor Emeritus of English; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Anzaldúa was widely respected by his peers and
  beloved by his students; he played a leading role in the
  introduction of such innovations at Del Mar College as the
  College Developmental Education Council, the Mariachi Del Mar
  musical initiative, and the Mexican American Studies Program;
  and
         WHEREAS, For his years of commitment to higher education
  and for his teaching, Mr. Anzaldúa earned numerous honors; he
  received the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement
  Teaching Award in 2004, the National Institute for Staff and
  Organizational Development Excellence in Teaching Award in 1998,
  and the Spanish Language Institute Outstanding Lecturer
  Medallion in 2001; and
         WHEREAS, A highly regarded leader in the field of
  education, Mr. Anzaldúa served as a longstanding role model in
  Corpus Christi; he was greatly admired for his devotion to
  teaching, his passion for learning, and his philanthropy, and he
  will long be remembered by all who were privileged to share in his
  life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
  83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
  bereaved family of Mike M. Anzaldúa, Jr.; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
  Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of Mike Anzaldúa.
  Hinojosa
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 16, 2013, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate