H.R. No. 1455
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the loved ones of
Reynaldo Chapa, Jr., of Benavides, who passed away on March 11,
2011, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, Born in Benavides on March 2, 1936, to Reynaldo
Chapa, Sr., and Petra G. Chapa, Reynaldo Chapa earned bachelor's
and master's degrees from Texas A&I University in 1960 and 1964; he
went on to have a notable career in Hebbronville and Benavides
schools and served as superintendent of the Benavides Independent
School District from 1985 to 1991; through his professional
achievements and sincere concern for others, this inspiring
educator made a positive difference in the lives of many young
people, including State Representative Richard Pena Raymond, who
was his student for four years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Chapa was devoted to his wife, Elda, and he also
took great pride in his son, David Michael Chapa, and loved
attending his sporting events; and
WHEREAS, Though his death brings immeasurable sorrow to many,
Reynaldo Chapa leaves behind a legacy that will long be treasured by
all those who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Reynaldo Chapa, Jr.,
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife of 50 years, Elda Perez Chapa; to his son, David Michael Chapa;
to his sister, Hilda Chapa Gonzalez; to his brother, Eloy E. Chapa,
and his wife, Mary; to his nieces, Edna Black and her husband,
Richard, Mary Alice Deanda, and Judy Laughlin; 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 Reynaldo
Chapa, Jr.
Raymond
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1455 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 12, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House