H.R. No. 2033
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Luis Angel Gomez Sr. of Rio Grande City, who passed away on March
3, 2021, at the age of 73; and
WHEREAS, The son of Dominga Garza and adoptive parents
Nicolas and Benita Gomez, Luis Gomez was born on August 2, 1947, in
Comales, Tamaulipas, Mexico; he graduated from Rio Grande City High
School in 1966 and attended the McAllen Business School and Pan
American College; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Gomez
enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve and went on to serve for 14 years;
in his civilian life, he worked for an appliance store, two
distributing companies, and the Rio Grande City Consolidated
Independent School District before embarking on a career with the
American National Insurance Company that spanned more than two
decades; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Gomez enjoyed the love and
support of his wife, the former Maria Edelmira Olivarez, and he took
great pride in their children, Laura, Luis, Mario, and Jorge, and
their eight grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Charming and funny, Luis Gomez lived a full and
generous life, and he leaves behind a record of service that his
loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Luis Angel Gomez Sr.
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Maria Edelmira Gomez; to his children, Laura Lisa Garza and
her husband, Benjamin, Luis Angel Gomez Jr. and his wife, Dennise,
Mario Alberto Gomez, and Jorge Eduardo Gomez; to his grandchildren,
Daniel, Mario, Jaiden, Sebastien, Isaac, Layla, Jacob, and Luis
Angel; to his brothers, JC "Temo" Gomez and Dagoberto Lopez and his
wife, Thelma; to his cousin, Umbelina Reyna and her husband,
Sylvestre; 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 Luis Gomez.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2033 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 31, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House