TITLE: In memory of Daniel A. San Miguel.

SUMMARY: In memory of Daniel A. San Miguel.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Daniel A. San Miguel, who passed away on April 28, 2021, at the age of 64; and WHEREAS, The son of Isabel "Belle" Aguilar and Daniel San Miguel Jr., Dan San Miguel was born on May 25, 1956; he grew up with the companionship of his older sister, Leticia, and three younger siblings, Annabelle, Rosanne, and Roland, as well as four first cousins, Gloria, Robert, Sylvia, and Cynthia, who lived nearby; they all attended the same schools and church and participated in the same activities; in addition, he was blessed with the affection of his grandparents, Roy and Lupita Aguilar and Daniel and Velia San Miguel, and his maternal aunts and uncles, especially World War II veteran Nicolas Estrada; and WHEREAS, Mr. San Miguel excelled in baseball, football, and track during his youth, and he worked as the delivery boy for the family drugstore, La Botica Guadalupana, located in what is now Market Square, where he benefited from the kind guidance of his paternal uncle, Robert, who managed the store; after graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School, he followed in his father's footsteps, enlisting in the U.S. Army, and he later embarked on a career in auto sales; and WHEREAS, Mr. San Miguel was joined in marriage with the former Amada Montalvo, and they became the proud parents of twins, Adriana and Daniel; the couple shared a rewarding relationship until Amada's untimely passing; on dark days and in moments of sorrow, Mr. San Miguel was supported by the love and encouragement of his large extended family, including his aunt, Mary Lou, and his stepmother, Barbara San Miguel; in turn, he was frequently the first to comfort others who suffered a loss; he was very devoted to his mother, and he took enormous delight in every family celebration; to his adoring nieces and nephews and their children, he was "Uncle Buddy"; later in life, he was overjoyed to learn that he had another daughter, Angela, whom he met for the first time in her teen years; and WHEREAS, Although Dan San Miguel is deeply missed by those he left behind, they will treasure their memories of his ready smile, his profound compassion, and his tremendous dedication to his loved ones; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Daniel A. San Miguel and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his mother, Isabel Aguilar; to his stepfather, Juan Ortiz; to his stepmother, Barbara San Miguel; to his children, Adriana San Miguel, Daniel San Miguel, and Angela Alcantara and to his grandchildren; to his siblings, Leticia Van de Putte and her husband, Pete, Annabelle Garcia and her husband, Orlando, Rosanne Valenzuela and her husband, John, and Roland San Miguel and his wife, Cindy; to his many nieces and nephews and their spouses and children; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dan San Miguel. Men ndez, Campbell Gutierrez, Zaffirini President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 31, 2021, by a rising vote.