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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 593
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In Memory |
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of |
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Joe S. Bono |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Mercedes in mourning the loss of Joe S. Bono, who died |
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March 18, 2017, at the age of 97; and |
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WHEREAS, A Mercedes native, Joe Bono was born on December 18, |
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1919; he was a highly respected resident who touched the lives of |
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others, and he was known for his warmth, his kindness, and his |
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tireless dedication to serving the community he loved; and |
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WHEREAS, Joe Bono graduated from Mercedes High School in |
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1937, and he went on to serve his country with distinction during |
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World War II; he returned home from the war and became an active |
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member of the local American Legion post, where he lead efforts |
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to help connect fellow veterans with needed benefits; he also |
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became a popular speaker at Veterans Day and Memorial Day |
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ceremonies, and he particularly looked forward to speaking to the |
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children at Taylor Elementary School; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Bono was a distinguished community leader who |
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served as both a member and president of the Mercedes Independent |
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School District Board of Trustees; he also played a key role as a |
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member of the Mercedes Historic Preservation Commission in |
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designating a historic district as a local landmark; and |
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WHEREAS, Above all things, Joe cherished his family; he was |
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the devoted husband of the late Catarina G. Bono, and they were |
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blessed with three children, four grandchildren, and three |
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great-grandchildren who were a source of great pride and joy; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Joe Bono was beloved by |
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many, and he leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by |
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all 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, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Joe S. Bono; 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 Joe Bono. |
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Lucio |
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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 April 10, 2017, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |