H.R. No. 2262
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A devoted couple whose lives were enhanced by a
great and enduring love, Helen and Manuel Chapa left this world only
nine days apart after 72 rewarding years together; and
WHEREAS, Residents of Corpus Christi, Mr. and Mrs. Chapa
raised a loving family that included their children, Mary, Edward,
Manuel, and Susie, and they were further blessed with the affection
of 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 2
great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Helen Chapa was born on August 18, 1927, in
Brownsville to Audelio Olivares and Susana Garza; kind and
compassionate, she worked as a nurse at Memorial Hospital in
addition to caring for her loved ones; she passed away on April 1,
2015, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Born on October 30, 1923, Manuel Chapa served his
country in the United States Army during World War II and went on to
forge a successful career as an 18-wheeler driver and instructor;
he found fulfillment in providing for his growing family, and he
served as a role model to them by abiding by his two guiding
principles, to never judge others and to always help those in need;
Mr. Chapa passed away on April 10, 2015, at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, Throughout their seven decades of marriage, Mr. and
Mrs. Chapa set an inspiring example of dedication to their family
and to each other, and they will forever be remembered with
tenderness and admiration; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the lives of Manuel and Helen
Chapa and extend sincere condolences to the members of their
family: to their children, Mary Helen Beck and her husband, Terry,
Edward Chapa and his wife, Vivian, and Manuel Chapa Jr. and his
wife, Tamy; to their grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
great-great-grandchildren; to Mrs. Chapa's siblings, Eddie
Olivares and his wife, Emilie, Rosemarie Torres and her husband,
Tony, Alice Scott and her husband, Robert, Cecilia Wood, and Rudy
Olivares; and to their other relatives and friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for their family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Helen and
Manuel Chapa.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2262 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House