81R35321 JGH-F
By: Gallego H.R. No. 2708
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives joins the
citizens of Valentine in mourning the loss of Ricardo B. Calderon,
who died April 19, 2009, at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, Richard Calderon was born in Candelaria, Texas, on
April 4, 1917, and moved to Valentine with his family while still a
young child; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Calderon served in the United States Army during
World War II and saw duty in the North African Theater as an
engineer technician; he was the survivor of a land mine explosion,
which left him with a broken skull and back; and
WHEREAS, On his recovery, he attended barber school in
Lubbock and went on to have a successful career as a barber for more
than 40 years, during which time he cut hair for residents of
Valentine, Van Horn, Marfa, and Pecos; he was very proud of his
military service and often shared his stories of that time with
others; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Calderon was an exemplary gentleman who was
beloved and respected by many for his courage, strength, and
generous spirit; he was married to Maria Rios Calderon, and the
couple were blessed with two daughters, a son, seven grandchildren,
and two great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Richard Calderon was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind a legacy to treasure for those
that held him dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ricardo B. Calderon
and extend sincere condolences to his family 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 Richard
Calderon.