87R29897 TBO-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 2064
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Abraham Ruiz of Raymondville, who passed away on May 24, 2020, at
the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, The son of Jose and Felipa Ruiz, Abraham Ruiz was
born on October 26, 1941, in Lyford and grew up with eight siblings;
and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to arms, Mr. Ruiz became
a member of the U.S. Army and served two tours of duty in Vietnam;
his military awards included the Purple Heart and the Vietnam
Service Medal with four bronze stars; he went on to work for the
City of Raymondville for more than two decades before retiring; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Ruiz enjoyed the love and
support of his wife, Eulalia, and he took great pride in his
children, Elizabeth, Eulalia, Perla, Esmeralda, and Adrianna; with
the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to
include 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his country, and his
community, Abraham Ruiz lived a rich and purposeful 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 Abraham Ruiz and
extend sincere condolences to his family: to his wife, Eulalia
Ruiz; to his daughters, Elizabeth Ruiz and her husband, Raul Mata,
Eulalia Gonzales and her husband, Benjamin, Perla Rodriguez and her
husband, Alfredo, Esmeralda Jimenez and her husband, Antonio, and
Adrianna Lopez and her husband, Gregorio; to his brother, Roberto
Ruiz; to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 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 Abraham
Ruiz.