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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 250
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In Memory |
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of |
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Antonio Botello Jr. |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens |
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of Alice in mourning the loss of noted educator Antonio Botello |
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Jr., who died February 4, 2015, at the age of 68; and |
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WHEREAS, Tony Botello was born in Kenedy to Manuela and |
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Antonio Botello; he earned a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech |
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University and a master's degree from Texas A&I University; and |
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WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife of 50 years, Hilda, raised |
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three children together, Raymond, Laura, and Lillian, and were |
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blessed with six grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Botello served the people of Alice as a teacher |
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and an administrator in the Alice Independent School District for |
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more than three decades; after his career as an educator, he |
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continued to play a role in the district by serving as a member of |
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its board of directors and as the board's secretary; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a passionate supporter of Alice High School |
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athletics and became known as the "Voice of the Alice Coyotes" |
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for his work as the broadcaster for the football team; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a man of courage, strength, and compassion |
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who gave unselfishly to others, and his commitment to public |
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service and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest |
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will not be forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, |
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and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by all |
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who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Antonio Botello; 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 Antonio Botello Jr. |
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Hinojosa |
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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 February 24, 2015, |
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by a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |