H.R. No. 1515
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The citizens of Raymondville lost an esteemed
community leader with the passing of longtime city commissioner
Eziquiel D. Cavazos on October 10, 2017, at the age of 64; and
WHEREAS, The son of Urbano and Delores Cavazos, Zeke Cavazos
was born in Raymondville on December 5, 1952, and grew up with five
siblings, Anita, Doris, Margaret, Louisa, and Urbano; he graduated
from Texas A&I University and went on to earn a master's degree in
education; and
WHEREAS, First named a Raymondville city commissioner in
2001, Mr. Cavazos was reelected to a fifth consecutive term in May
2017; he further enjoyed a fulfilling career as an educator, and he
served as principal of Myra Green Middle School in the Raymondville
Independent School District; a talented musician who played guitar,
piano, and saxophone, he taught music at L. C. Smith Elementary,
and he also taught art for Lasara ISD; moreover, he tirelessly
worked in behalf of his fellow citizens as a volunteer firefighter;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cavazos was blessed with the love and support of
his wife, Josie, and he took great pride in his two children, Rob
and Lisa, and his four grandchildren, Avrie, Addison, Parker, and
Colton; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a dedicated public servant,
Zeke Cavazos is deeply missed, but the compassion, joy, and
generosity with which he lived his life will forever inspire all who
had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Eziquiel D. Cavazos
and extend sincere condolences to his many 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 Zeke
Cavazos.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1515 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 10, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House