H.R. No. 983
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Mathias Robles Jr. of Dallas, who passed away on February 10,
2016, at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, Matt Robles was born in Dallas on November 16, 1950,
to Mathias and Victoria Robles; he enjoyed a rewarding marriage of
40 years with his wife, Laura Ellen Robles, and he was the proud
father of two daughters, Alicia and Diana, with whom he shared his
ability to fix anything, from cars to roofs; his life was further
enriched when his family grew to include three beloved grandsons;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Robles possessed talent in a variety of trades,
including landscaping, building, and cooking, and he was known as a
problem solver; inspired by a lifelong love of learning, he
returned to school later in life and earned a bachelor's degree from
Southern Methodist University; and
WHEREAS, Admired for his generous nature, his leadership, and
his devotion to his family, Matt Robles brightened the world for all
who knew him, and they will forever hold him close in their hearts;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Mathias Robles Jr. and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Laura Ellen Robles; to his children, Alicia Clinton and her
husband, Chuck, and Diana Wilder and her husband, Jessie; to his
grandchildren, Jacob and Aidan Clinton and Carson Wilder; to his
siblings, Rosemary Trevino, Charles Anthony Robles, Terecita
Puente, and John Gilbert Robles; 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 Mathias
Robles Jr.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 983 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 30, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House