H.R. No. 1143
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Carlos
F. Santos, who passed away on May 1, 2021, at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, The son of Jesus and Francisca Santos, "Chiquis"
Santos was born in Weiser, Idaho, on August 23, 1954; he grew up
with nine older siblings; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Santos was joined in matrimony to Emma Fuentes
in 1973, and they shared a fulfilling relationship of 43 years until
her passing; together, they raised three daughters, Irma, Elsa, and
Karla, and their treasured family eventually grew to include 11
grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Early in his career, Mr. Santos was employed by the
City of Eagle Pass; he went on to become a bus driver for the Eagle
Pass Independent School District, serving in that capacity for 35
years, and he was known by many in the community for his cheerful
personality and dedication; he was an avid fan of the Dallas
Cowboys, and he delighted in doing carpentry projects and riding
his motorcycle; and
WHEREAS, Although Chiquis Santos will be deeply missed, he
has left his loved ones with a wealth of memories that they will
forever treasure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Carlos F. Santos and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
daughters, Irma Linda Santos, Elsa Patricia Santos, and Karla
Reyes; to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to his
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 Carlos
Santos.
Morales of Maverick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1143 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 23, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House