TITLE: In memory of Michael Charles Pistone.

SUMMARY: In memory of Michael Charles Pistone.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Michael Charles Pistone of Galveston were deeply saddened by his passing on January 8, 2022, at the age of 68; and WHEREAS, A proud third-generation native of Galveston Island, Michael Pistone was born to John and Priscilla Pistone on November 3, 1953; he grew up with three siblings, Anthony, Mark, and Paul, and he graduated from Ball High School; he began working at Sea-Arama Marineworld as a teenager, ultimately earning a promotion to food operations supervisor for the entire park; and WHEREAS, Embarking on a career of over 40 years in the hospitality industry, Mr. Pistone became known for his leadership skills and the relationships he built with employees; as a general manager, he developed his last property into a AAA Four Diamond resort; he was a founding member of the Galveston Hotel & Lodging Association, serving on its executive board for many years, and he sat on the Arts and Historical Preservation Advisory Board, the Grand 1894 Opera House advisory board, and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees; most recently, he received the Galveston Tourism Industry Lifetime of Service Achievement Award; and WHEREAS, Above all, Mr. Pistone treasured time spent with his family; he and his wife, Theresa, shared a rewarding marriage of more than four decades, and he took great pride in their two children, Amanda and Kathryn, and five grandchildren; he also adored his pets, Lucy and Sofia; and WHEREAS, Michael Pistone lived a life that was rich in personal and professional achievements, and he will forever be a source of inspiration to those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Michael Charles Pistone and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Theresa Hardee Pistone; to his daughters, Amanda Pistone and Kathryn Pistone; to his grandchildren, Olivia, Dylan, Lachlan, Ansley, and Finley; to his brothers, Mark Pistone and Paul Pistone; and to his many 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 Michael Pistone. Middleton President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 27, 2023, by a rising vote.