SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 381

In Memory

of

Antonio Ortiz

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Brownsville in mourning the loss of Antonio Ortiz, who died September 12, 2018, at the age of 82; and

WHEREAS, Antonio Ortiz was a beloved resident of the Rio Grande Valley, and he enriched the lives of others through his wisdom, his courage, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; and

WHEREAS, Antonio shared a life of devotion with his cherished wife, Virginia Ortiz; he was blessed with seven children, and his two grandchildren were a source of great pride and joy; and

WHEREAS, A man of dignity, kindness, and strength, Antonio Ortiz was a cherished friend to many, and he will long be remembered with respect and admiration by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Antonio Ortiz; 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 Antonio Ortiz.

Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 12, 2019, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate