81R27993 JGH-D
By: Marquez H.R. No. 1627
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends mourn the loss of Ernest Berlanga
Sosa of San Antonio, who died on August 31, 2008, at the age of 81;
and
WHEREAS, Ernie Sosa was born in San Antonio on February 10,
1927; answering his nation's call to duty, he served in the military
during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sosa learned about the cutting and sewing of
fabrics from his father, a tailor, and he began his career working
for the custom decorator departments of several businesses,
including Joske's Department Store; and
WHEREAS, This talented artisan went on to open his own
successful business, Interior Design Workshop, which specialized
in custom drapery, furniture upholstery, wallpaper, and carpeting;
he ran the company for 43 years, until his retirement in 2001; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sosa was active in his community, coaching
intramural baseball teams for many years, including a state
championship team; he also served on the draft board during the
Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, A loving husband and father, Mr. Sosa had a passion
for music, and he often treated family gatherings to songs in his
"bourbon baritone"; his strong religious faith was likewise an
inspiration to those around him; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his family and his faith, Ernest Sosa
lived a full and generous life, and though he is no longer with us,
the memory of his warm and compassionate spirit will live forever in
the hearts of those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ernest Berlanga
Sosa and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to
his wife, Juanita H. Sosa; to his grandsons, Aaron Sosa and his
wife, Camille, Brian Sosa and his wife, Sarah, and Clayton Sosa; to
his stepsons, Marco A. Mireles and Eddie Mireles; to his
daughter-in-law, Larkin Fields; to his step-grandson, Michael
Fields; to his sister, Dora Oviedo, and her husband, Fred; to his
brothers, Raul Sosa and Vincent Sosa; 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 House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ernest
Sosa.