H.R. No. 1160
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service has
drawn to a close with the death of the Honorable Guadalupe Ayala of
San Benito, who passed away on February 25, 2017, at the age of 55;
and
WHEREAS, The son of Francisco and Tomasa Ayala, Guadalupe
Ayala was born in 1961 in San Benito, and he grew up with four
sisters, Micaela, Natividad, Senaida, and Petra, and six brothers,
Erasmo, Frank, David, Victor, Joe, and Mike; after graduating from
high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ayala subsequently returned to his hometown and
began a career with the San Benito Police Department that spanned 23
years; he worked as a dispatcher before graduating from the police
academy, and over the course of his distinguished tenure with the
department, he was recognized by the FBI for arresting two suspects
on its most wanted list and was twice awarded the Medal of Valor for
lifesaving acts; he left the department in 2012 and was elected
Cameron County justice of the peace for Precinct 3, Place 1, two
years later; sustained by a deep faith, he was also an associate
pastor at Faith Pleases God Church in Harlingen; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Judge Ayala enjoyed the love
and support of his wife of 33 years, Elisa, and he was the proud
father of three children, Vanessa Ayala, Guadalupe Ayala Jr., and
Cecilia Espinoza; he was later blessed with four grandchildren,
David Moody and Ariana Joy, Alina Grace, and Kaylie Espinoza; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family, his faith, and his
community, Guadalupe Ayala made a positive difference in the lives
of his loved ones and fellow citizens alike, and his contributions
will be fondly remembered for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of the Honorable
Guadalupe Ayala and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his
passing; 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 on this day, it do so in memory of
Guadalupe Ayala.
Lucio III
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1160 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 6, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House