H.R. No. 2520
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Alvan
Richard Sandoval of The Colony, who died on January 25, 2017, at the
age of 72; and
WHEREAS, Richard Sandoval was born to Joseph Noe and
Guadalupe Maria Maestas Sandoval on February 17, 1944, in Brighton,
Colorado; he grew up with the companionship of nine siblings, and
from an early age, he did farm work with his family; after
graduating from high school, he entered the U.S. Navy, earning
several medals for his exemplary service as a Seabee in Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life, Mr. Sandoval settled in
the San Francisco Bay area and worked for Ford Aerospace
supervising computer operators; he eventually moved to North Texas,
where he volunteered with The Colony Police Department and joined
the American Legion, often serving as a sergeant at arms for the
honor and color guards at flag ceremonies; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sandoval was the devoted father of three
children, Alan and his wife, Allison, Jenell and her husband,
Kerry, and David and his wife, Melissa; he enjoyed 38 rewarding
years with his wife, the former Carol Larason, and he was an
affectionate stepfather to her sons, Jeff and David; later in life,
he took pleasure in welcoming many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren into his family; and
WHEREAS, A loving husband and father and a proud veteran,
Richard Sandoval lived a full and generous life, and he will forever
be a source of inspiration to those he leaves behind; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Alvan Richard
Sandoval and extend heartfelt sympathy 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 Richard
Sandoval.
Fallon
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2520 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 28, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House