H.R. No. 1888
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Carlos
Garcia Jr. of El Paso, who passed away on December 13, 2014, at the
age of 58; and
WHEREAS, The son of Carlos and Carolina Garcia, "Charlie"
Garcia graduated in 1975 from Jefferson High School, where he was a
member of the basketball team and an all-district baseball player;
and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a cherished family, Mr. Garcia was
devoted to his wife, Sarah, with whom he shared many years of
marriage, and he took immense pride in his son, Michael; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan regularly involved himself in
local politics and gave freely of his time and talents to a number
of worthwhile organizations and causes; he frequently volunteered
his time to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the El Paso
Multiple Sclerosis Association, and his efforts were instrumental
in the establishment of the first local charity golf tournament
benefiting individuals with MS; moreover, he contributed to the
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and served on the Sun Bowl Media
Host Committee; and
WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Mr. Garcia enjoyed taking care
of his pets, golfing, playing softball, and participating in the
Zapata Sports Club; and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to his family and his community,
Charlie Garcia made a meaningful difference in the lives of his
loved ones and fellow citizens alike, and those who were fortunate
enough to know him will treasure their memories of his generous,
helpful nature and his friendly smile; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Carlos Garcia Jr. and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Sarah Garcia; to his son, Michael Garcia; to his sisters, Norma
Marin, Bonnie Concha, and Lety Cordero; 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 Charlie
Garcia.
Márquez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1888 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 7, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House