TITLE: In memory of Luis Romero of Los Fresnos.

SUMMARY: In memory of Luis Romero of Los Fresnos.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Los Fresnos and Cameron County in mourning the loss of the Honorable Luis Romero, who died January 19, 2011, at the age of 79; and WHEREAS, Judge Romero's loss will be felt by all in the town of Los Fresnos, where he served as Justice of the Peace for Cameron County Precinct 6 for 25 years; and WHEREAS, Judge Romero was born and raised in Los Fresnos and graduated from Los Fresnos High School; he received a degree in business administration from Texas Southmost College; and WHEREAS, A Korean War veteran, Luis Romero valiantly fought on behalf of his country; upon his return from service, he joined American Legion Post 632 of Los Fresnos and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4310 of Harlingen; and WHEREAS, Active in his beloved community, Judge Romero was a charter member of the Los Fresnos Volunteer Emergency Medical Services and was honored as a Paramedic of the Year; he was also an active member of Saint Cecilia Catholic Church and of the Los Fresnos Area Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Judge Romero was also an astute businessman, and he and his wife, the late Maria Dora Romero, owned and operated Romero Food Store and Gulf Restaurant in Los Fresnos; and WHEREAS, Judge Luis Romero was a man of integrity, strength, and generosity who gave unselfishly to others, and he leaves behind memories that will be deeply treasured by all who were privileged to share his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Luis Romero; 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 Luis Romero. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 26, 2011, by a rising vote.