82R16518 MDM-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 1281
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Loved ones are mourning the loss of Andrew Garcia of
Waco, who passed away on March 12, 2011, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, "Chito" Garcia was born on November 30, 1934, in
Otto to Joe Marie and Eulojia Fernandez Garcia; he took great pride
in his work maintaining the facilities at a local day care and
brought happiness to others with the warm smile that he always wore
beneath his ever-present black hat; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia was the devoted father of 8 children,
Victoria, Angie, Eva, Rita, Denise, Tony, Michael, and Andrew, and
over the years, he knew the joy of welcoming 23 grandchildren and 18
great-grandchildren into his family; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Chito Garcia
will remember the way he touched their lives with his kindness and
his friendship, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Andrew "Chito"
Garcia and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family:
to his daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and Randy Guidry, Eva and
Ray Sisneroz, Rita and Guadalupe Calderon, and Denise Cruz; to his
sons and daughter-in-law, Michael Garcia and Andrew and Maria
Garcia; to his sisters, Anita Aguilar, Ophelia Jimenez, and Jovita
Hernandez; to his brother, Ray Garcia; to his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; 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 Chito
Garcia.