H.C.R. No. 13
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
temper the sorrow felt at the death of Jacinto Romo of El Paso on
June 15, 2013, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, A native of El Paso, Jay Romo grew up on the city's
south side as one of eight children; he served his country in the
United States Army during World War II, and he was awarded the
Silver Star for his valor in the capture of more than 100 German
soldiers near Montepiano, Italy, an event that led to a break in the
enemy defense line; in addition, he drove an amphibious vehicle,
transporting troops and supplies from ship to shore under fire,
when his unit landed at Anzio, and he earned two Purple Hearts and a
Bronze Star; and
WHEREAS, This patriotic Texan was discharged from the 53rd
Quartermaster Battalion in November 1945 and went on to pursue a
career in the insurance industry; he started out selling policies
and eventually operated his own agency; later, he switched to
retail and sold furniture until his retirement in 1984; and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to the well-being of his fellow
veterans, Mr. Romo was very active in the Military Order of the
Purple Heart and helped others navigate the Veterans Administration
system; his many accolades included the Michael Petricko Volunteer
Service Officer Award; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Romo shared a fulfilling marriage with his wife,
Aurora, before her passing; the devoted father of Gilbert, Patrick,
and Bernadette, he also took great pride in his 16 grandchildren and
22 great-grandchildren; he was a member of the Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Brave, resolute, and compassionate, Jay Romo left an
unmistakable imprint on the world as he moved through it, and those
who were fortunate enough to know him will long remember his
contributions to his country and his community; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas,
2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Jacinto Romo
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
sons, Gilbert and Patrick Romo; to his daughter, Bernadette
Gutierrez, and her husband, Mike; to his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; to his sisters, Ernestina Romo Newton, Rosa
M. Romo Sanchez and her husband, Reynaldo, Concepcion Romo Colon,
and Martha Roa Callaway; 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory
of Jacinto Romo.
Moody
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 13 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on July 25, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 13 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the Senate on July 26, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor