H.R. No. 2793
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In 2010 and 2011, the State of Texas lost a number of
accomplished Texans, whose legacies live on through the loved ones
and achievements they leave behind; and
WHEREAS, Gone but forever remembered by those who knew them
as devoted husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, grandparents,
mentors, role models, and friends are the following individuals:
Bruck Watkin Barrick, who passed away on July 12, 2010;
Arturo Bocanegra, who passed away on April 1, 2011;
Gilbert "Gil" Jesus Chavez, who passed away on December 11,
2010;
Juanita Contreras, who passed away on April 7, 2011;
Maria Elena L. Espinosa, who passed away on October 23, 2010;
Antonio "Tony" Garza, who passed away on March 27, 2011;
Esteban "Steve" Jordan, who passed away on August 13, 2010;
Antonio "Toney" Arturo Lopez, who passed away on August 28,
2010;
Apolinar Martinez, who passed away on April 25, 2010;
Mario G. Obledo, who passed away on August 18, 2010;
Juan Jose Patlan, who passed away on February 14, 2010;
Refugia "Ruth" Mauricio Soto, who passed away on June 17,
2010;
Esperanza Trujillo, who passed away in October 2010;
Dr. David Weber, who passed away on August 20, 2010; and
Alfredo Zamora, who passed away in January 2010; and
WHEREAS, Today, as we pause in remembrance of these esteemed
men and women, we acknowledge the positive difference they made in
the world during their years on this earth, and we honor their
memories for the many ways they enhanced the communities in which
they lived and worked; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the lives of Bruck Watkin
Barrick, Arturo Bocanegra, Gilbert Jesus Chavez, Juanita
Contreras, Maria Elena L. Espinosa, Antonio Garza, Esteban Jordan,
Antonio Arturo Lopez, Apolinar Martinez, Mario G. Obledo, Juan Jose
Patlan, Refugia Mauricio Soto, Esperanza Trujillo, Dr. David Weber,
and Alfredo Zamora and extend deepest sympathy to all those who
mourn their passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for their families and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of these
admirable Texans.
Alonzo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2793 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House