H.R. No. 2638
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Gus Cargile Jr. of Corpus Christi is celebrating his
95th birthday on July 31, 2017, and this occasion provides a welcome
opportunity for family and friends to express the love and
affection they hold for him; and
WHEREAS, Born in Corpus Christi in 1922, Gus Cargile opened
his own store when he was only 11 and sold snow cones and candy on
the weekends; he set up a fireworks stand for the Fourth of July and
New Year's as well, and while a student at Corpus Christi High
School, he worked for his father at Gus Cargile Lumber Company; and
WHEREAS, Following graduation, Mr. Cargile attended Texas
A&M University and went on to enlist in the United States Navy in
1942; commissioned as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps
the following year, he became a pilot and squadron flight
instructor, and after World War II, he continued to serve in the
Marine Reserve until 1952, attaining the rank of captain; and
WHEREAS, In the early part of his career, Mr. Cargile was a
pilot for Earl P. Halliburton; he later founded five businesses,
Coastal Bend Manufacturing Company, Nueces Pallet Company,
Jalapeno Steel Company, Saxet Gun Shows, and Corpus Christi Gold
Mine; in addition, after working for Industrial Fabricators and
Mill Supply for five years, he bought the shop in 1970 and built it
into one of the largest in the area; he passed ownership to the next
generation in 1984, but the following year, he opened the
Swap-A-Rama flea market, which he continues to run today, while
also consulting for Industrial Fabricators and Saxet Gun Shows; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cargile married the former Ada Gary, and they
became the proud parents of seven children, Gary, Laura, Caroline,
Mary Claire, Gus, John, and Ada; today, he enjoys spending time with
his 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; also an avid
traveler, he has visited 70 countries on 6 continents, and his next
adventure will be a trip to Thailand; and
WHEREAS, Meeting life's challenges with resilience,
optimism, and determination, Gus Cargile is an inspiration to many
people, and he holds a special place in the hearts of all who are
privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Gus Cargile on his 95th birthday
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Cargile as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Hunter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2638 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House