H.R. No. 21
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their
memories of Rudy A. Tejeda Jr. of Tahoka, who passed away on May 29,
2017, at the age of 53; and
WHEREAS, Born on September 29, 1963, to Rudolfo and Mercy
Tejeda, Rudy Tejeda was a lifelong resident of Tahoka; he became an
ambulance driver when he was just 17, and two years later, he joined
the staff of White Funeral Home; in 2010, he accepted a position at
Combest Family Funeral Homes, where he worked as a funeral
assistant; and
WHEREAS, An esteemed public servant, Mr. Tejeda served on the
city council, and he rose to the rank of captain in the Tahoka
Police Department; in all his endeavors, he earned the respect and
admiration of his peers and the community at large with his
professionalism, attention to detail, and generosity; and
WHEREAS, Although his journey on this earth ended far too
soon, Rudy Tejeda lived a life that was rich in the intangibles that
matter most, and those who were fortunate enough to share in his
love and affection will forever hold him close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Rudy A. Tejeda Jr. and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members
of his family: to his parents, Rudy and Mercy Tejeda; to his
siblings, Tom Tejeda, Mary Harrison and her husband, Mickey, and
Sylvia Tejeda; to his grandson, Jaxson Harcrow; to his nieces and
nephews, Gary Chapa and his wife, Melissa, Jason Newdiger and his
wife, Skylar, Mandi Duncan and her husband, Michael, Mindi Tejeda,
and Lesley Chapa; to his great-nieces and great-nephews, Aiden,
Addy, Liam Michael, Averi, Dylin, Thomis, Parkir, Jackquelyn,
Preslea, and Ella; to his dear friend, Theresa Hammons; and to his
other relatives 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 Rudy
Tejeda.
Burrows
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 21 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on August 15, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House