SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 119

In Memory

of

Eduardo Genis Aguilar

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Brownsville in mourning the loss of Eduardo Genis Aguilar, who died August 2, 2016, at the age of 79; and

WHEREAS, Born in 1936, Eduardo Aguilar was a longtime resident of Brownsville; he touched the lives of others through his kindness, his wise counsel, and his contributions to the community; and

WHEREAS, Ed Aguilar was a respected educator who taught Spanish and French at The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College for many years; and

WHEREAS, An active member of his community, Ed served in a number of leadership roles; he was a potentate of the local Shriners chapter, and he was president of the West Brownsville Lions Club; he was a congregant of the First United Methodist Church, where he served on several boards and as the church treasurer; and

WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, Ed Aguilar was respected and admired by many, and he leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Eduardo Genis Aguilar; 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 Eduardo Aguilar.

Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 6, 2017, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate