82R6494 JNC-D
By: Marquez H.R. No. 308
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The citizens of El Paso lost a dedicated community
activist with the passing of Ray Gilbert on November 12, 2010, at
the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, An ever-vigilant watchdog for the public, Mr.
Gilbert regularly attended city council and county commissioners
court meetings to advocate for local taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, He served as a member of the Thomason General
Hospital board and worked to ensure that money was properly used by
the El Paso County Hospital District as well as by the city, El Paso
Water Utilities, and the Public Service Board; and
WHEREAS, Ray Gilbert will be greatly missed, but he left an
indelible mark on El Paso, and his commitment to the betterment of
his community will not soon be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ray Gilbert and extend
deepest sympathy to all those who mourn his passing; 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 Ray
Gilbert.