TITLE: In memory of Alberto "Beto" Medrano.

SUMMARY: In memory of Alberto "Beto" Medrano.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Alberto "Beto" Medrano, who died October 21, 2016, at the age of 77; and WHEREAS, Alberto Medrano was born in July of 1939 to Maria and Francisco Medrano; he graduated from Brownsville High School and served in the United States Army and the Texas National Guard before attending Pan American University, where he studied criminal justice and sociology; and WHEREAS, He enjoyed a long and distinguished career in law enforcement that included service as a police officer in Brownsville and Edinburg; he also worked as a juvenile probation officer and as a parole officer, and he taught criminal justice in the Brownsville Independent School District for 23 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Medrano was active in a wide range of civic organizations, and he was focused on helping young people; he generously gave his time to such groups as the Good Neighbor Settlement House, the Esperanza Home for Boys, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the West Brownsville Lions Club; and WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife of 42 years, Elizabeth Medrano, raised two children together, Marisa and David, and they were blessed with a grandson, Noah; a devout Christian who practiced his faith in his daily life, he was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon; and WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten; and WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Alberto Medrano; 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 Alberto Medrano. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 23, 2017, by a rising vote.