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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 827
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In Memory |
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John A. Limon |
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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 John A. Limon, who died |
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April 16, 2013, at the age of 73; and |
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WHEREAS, John Limon was born January 27, 1940; he was a |
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1959 graduate of Austin High School, where he was a standout |
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athlete; he helped lead the Maroons to numerous victories as a |
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halfback on the football team, and he went on to play football for |
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the University of Houston; and |
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WHEREAS, After attending college, John returned to Austin |
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and entered the entertainment field as owner of the Villa Latina |
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and Mi Ranchito; he continued to enjoy participating in sports |
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and was an outstanding pitcher for the Austin Jokers, the Austin |
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Aces, and La Familia; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Limon was married for many years to his |
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beloved wife, Gracie; they raised three children, John, Anna, and |
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Andrea, and were blessed with four grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, warmth, and compassion, he gave |
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unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, his generosity, and his |
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enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be |
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forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and |
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grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured |
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forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of John A. Limon; 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 Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of John Limon. |
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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 3, 2013, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |