87R28638 TBO-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 1697
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Enrique Espinoza Caballero of Robstown on January 3,
2021, at the age of 71; and
WHEREAS, Born in Robstown to Mateo and Margarita Espinoza
Caballero on February 8, 1949, Enrique Espinoza Caballero grew up
with the companionship of 10 siblings, Alfonso, Ruben, Lala,
Mencho, Gilberto, Anita, Ida, Beatriz, Eloisa, and Dalia; and
WHEREAS, A proud veteran, Mr. Caballero served his nation as
a member of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War; later, he
distinguished himself through his commitment to assisting other
veterans, even driving them to Houston for appointments; at the
time of his passing, he was vice president of the Robstown High
School Alumni Association; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Caballero benefited from
the love and support of his wife, Maria Yolanda Caballero, with whom
he shared a rewarding union that spanned 52 years; he took great
pride in his three children, Henry, Jeanette, and Matthew, and he
delighted in the time he spent with his seven grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Enrique Espinoza Caballero was a brave soldier, a
caring husband and father, and an engaged member of his community,
and the contributions he made in each of these roles will long
inspire those who were fortunate enough to know him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Enrique Espinoza
Caballero and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Maria Yolanda Caballero; to his children,
Henry Noel Caballero and his wife, America, Jeanette Caballero-Bell
and her husband, Tim, and Matthew Caballero; to his siblings, Anita
Hernandez, Ida Garcia, Beatriz Mendoza and her husband, Gilbert,
Eloisa Barrera and her husband, Pedro, and Dalia Rodriguez and her
husband, Jelacio; to his seven grandchildren; to his nieces and
nephews; 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 Enrique
Espinoza Caballero.