H.R. No. 155
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Oscar Garza of Mission, who passed away on December 22, 2016, at
the age of 59; and
WHEREAS, Oscar Garza was born to Hermenegildo and Concepción
Garza on August 12, 1957, in Gilroy, California; the youngest of
nine children, he spent his formative years in McFarland,
California, working in the fields with his parents and siblings;
his family moved to Texas when he was 15, and he attended Mission
High School, where he was an accomplished athlete; throughout his
time in school, he helped his father on the ranch, and during the
summers, he worked as a longshoreman in Galveston; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garza graduated in 1976 and went on to find
success as a rancher and businessman; his company, Real Estate
Investments, operated branches in Mission and McAllen, and he also
owned the Cabrito Market in Palmview; active in his community, he
served as president of the Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 6
Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, Valuing his family above all else, Mr. Garza was a
devoted husband to his wife of 34 years, Norie, and he took great
pride in their four children, Carina, Aissa, Oscar, and Alyna, and
their three grandsons, Josiah, Isai, and Cristian; in his spare
time, Mr. Garza enjoyed visiting the Rio Grande, where he would
watch the sun rise and reflect with gratitude on his many blessings;
and
WHEREAS, Admired for his dedication to his family, his
youthful spirit, and his strong work ethic, Oscar Garza treasured
the richness that each day brought, and he will long be remembered
with deep affection by all who had the good fortune to know him;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Oscar Garza and extend
sincere condolences to his family and many 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 Oscar
Garza.
Muñoz, Jr.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 155 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on February 23, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House