Bill Text: TX SR42 | 2013 | 83rd Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Roman Soto Mercado.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-06-12 - Reported enrolled [SR42 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR42-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
Roman Soto Mercado | ||
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and | ||
commemorates the life of Roman Soto Mercado, who died May 17, | ||
2013, at the age of 78; and | ||
WHEREAS, Roman Mercado was born on October 13, 1934, in | ||
Fort Worth to Roman and Atilana Mercado; he grew up in Fort Worth | ||
and graduated from Green B. Trimble Technical High School; and | ||
WHEREAS, Following his graduation, Mr. Mercado joined the | ||
United States Army, and he spent much of his time overseas in | ||
Germany and France; and | ||
WHEREAS, After his military service, he had a successful | ||
career with the United States Postal Service, where he was a | ||
loyal and well-respected employee for more than 30 years; and | ||
WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, Mr. | ||
Mercado gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and | ||
kindness will long be remembered by all who had the good fortune | ||
to know him; and | ||
WHEREAS, Roman Mercado was a steadfast friend and a devoted | ||
husband; he is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Helen | ||
Flores Mercado, two siblings, and numerous nieces and nephews; | ||
now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd | ||
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere | ||
condolences to the bereaved family of Roman Soto Mercado; 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 Roman Mercado. | ||
Davis | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on June 12, 2013, by a | ||
rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |