H.R. No. 1080
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Everardo
O. Torres of San Antonio, who passed away on January 25, 2017, at
the age of 63; and
WHEREAS, The son of Everardo Morin Torres and Giomar Torres,
Everett Torres was born in Crystal City on April 13, 1953; he came
of age during the Vietnam War and served his country in the United
States Army; following his discharge, he worked as a carpenter; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Torres lived in a rural area near Fresno,
California, for many years; deeply committed to his fellow
veterans, he often participated in honoring service members at
funeral ceremonies; he also benefited others through his
contributions as a member of the Southwest Indian Relief Council;
in his free time, he enjoyed camping in the mountains, taking care
of his Akita dogs, Hanna and Samurai, and collecting model cars; and
WHEREAS, Although Everett Torres is greatly missed, those who
were privileged to share in his love and friendship will always
remember him with great admiration and affection; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Everardo O. Torres and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
daughters, Esmeralda and Amanda Torres; to his sons, Everett Torres
III and Michael Torres; to his stepfather, Eugenio "Gene" Perez; to
his sister, Nuri Torres Rodriguez; to his brother, Enrique Perez;
to his half-brothers, Everardo, Karim, and Joel Torres; to his 13
grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; and to his many 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 Everett
Torres.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1080 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 6, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House