H.R. No. 2113
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Friends and family were greatly saddened by the loss
of Rogelio M. Barba of Eagle Pass, who passed away on April 9, 2009,
at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Barba was born on December 2, 1919, to Miguel and
Francisca Barba and grew up in a family of nine children; he
answered his nation's call to duty with service in France and the
Rhineland during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Following the war, Mr. Barba entered into a career
in law enforcement with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission,
working there for more than three decades; a former resident of
Houston, he later moved to Eagle Pass, where he had previously spent
vacations with his family; and
WHEREAS, Rogelio Barba was a kind and generous man who
enjoyed sharing his knowledge and wisdom with his many nieces and
nephews, teaching them how to swim, play ball, and drive a car;
although he will be deeply missed, he leaves his loved ones with
countless fond memories of the happy times they spent in his
company; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Rogelio M. Barba and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his sister,
Hortencia Barba; to his nieces and nephews; 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 Rogelio
Barba.
Alvarado
King of Zavala
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2113 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 21, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House