H.R. No. 1253
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Armando Salinas, who passed away on July 20, 2007, at the age of
94, and his wife, Francisca Salinas, who died on November 6, 2007,
at the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, The son of Petra and Toribio Salinas, Armando
Salinas was born on March 23, 1913, in the Starr County town of
Salineo; orphaned at the age of 13, he worked to support his four
siblings; in 1939, he entered the produce business, first as an
employee of Vahlsing Produce Company, and by the late 1940s as the
owner and operator of a fleet of produce delivery trucks; he went on
to retire as the proprietor of a tow truck business, which included
a salvage yard and a used car lot in La Blanca; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Salinas was known for his adventurous spirit and
his willingness to try new things, and he was a lifelong Democrat
who never failed to vote in an election; he relocated with his
family to Elsa in 1942, and he helped his friends and neighbors in
the community in every way he could, even using his own fleet of
trucks to transport lumber for the construction of Sacred Heart
Church; and
WHEREAS, The former Francisca "Panchita" Canales was born to
Natividad and Lucia Canales on April 2, 1914, in Salineo; married
to Mr. Salinas for 69 years, she was a strong matriarch and an
outstanding cook; she took great pride in keeping her kitchen busy
and in entertaining relatives, friends, and neighbors, and she was
cherished for her sense of humor, her wisdom, and her bright smile;
and
WHEREAS, Affectionately referred to as "Guelo" and "Guela,"
Mr. and Mrs. Salinas nurtured a devoted and close-knit family,
instilling in their children the values of respect and humility and
encouraging them to serve their communities; and
WHEREAS, These caring citizens inspired others with their
enduring commitment to one another through nearly seven decades as
husband and wife, and they will forever be treasured in the hearts
of all who were fortunate enough to know them; and
WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Pea has justly recognized
Armando and Francisca Salinas by authoring this resolution in their
behalf during the Regular Session of the 81st Texas Legislature;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor the lives of Armando and Francisca Salinas
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of their family: to their
sons, Cesar Salinas and his wife, Delia, Jorge Salinas and his wife,
Esperanza, Armando Salinas, Jr., and his wife, Delia, Rene Salinas
and his wife, Rosie, and Ernesto Salinas and his wife, Sandra; to
their daughters, Amparo Bazan and her husband, Eduardo, and Frances
Hinojosa; to their grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to
their other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for their family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Armando and
Francisca Salinas.
Pea
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1253 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 23, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House