H.R. No. 1284
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
temper the profound sadness felt by the family and friends of Lee
Pais, Sr., of San Antonio, who passed away on January 9, 2012, at
the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, Born on July 14, 1925, to Lee Pais and Helen Orr
Medina, Mr. Pais enlisted in the United States Navy just three days
after graduating from Central Catholic High School in San Antonio
in 1944; he subsequently served as a boatswain's mate in the Pacific
theater; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pais was discharged from active duty in 1946,
but continued to serve in the Navy Reserve and was recalled during
the Korean War in 1951; he ultimately retired from a civil service
position at Fort Sam Houston following a 35-year career; and
WHEREAS, A man of faith, Mr. Pais was an active member of the
St. Philips of Jesus and St. Lawrence Catholic Churches, and he
served as head usher for many years; he was also a member of the
Knights of Columbus, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Disabled
American Veterans; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Pais was supported by
his loving wife of 65 years, Mary, and he took pride in a fine family
that included 4 children and their spouses, Lee Pais, Jr., and his
wife, Diane, Mary E. Martinez and her husband, Michael, Pamela Ann
Lopez and her husband, Mike, and Marty A. Pais and his wife, Gloria,
as well as 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Lee Pais enjoyed a life that centered on faith,
family, and country, and those who were privileged to share in his
love and friendship will forever remember him with great admiration
and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lee Pais, Sr., and
extend sincere condolences to his friends and loved ones; 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 Lee Pais,
Sr.
Farias
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1284 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 17, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House