87R29928 JRI-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 2070
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Jose Jesus Ruiz, who passed away on July 7, 2020, at the age of
93; and
WHEREAS, The son of Hilario and Viviana Garza Ruiz, "Chuy"
Ruiz was born on March 5, 1927 in Jim Hogg County and grew up with
nine siblings, Salvador, Julian, Esperanza, Hilario, Gregorio,
Guadalupe, Juan, Viviana, and Refugia; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Ruiz served
in the armed forces during World War II; at the time of his passing,
he was an active member of the American Legion and the oldest
veteran in Hebbronville; over the course his career as a mechanic,
he owned a wrecker company and worked with the ambulance service;
and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Ruiz enjoyed the love and
support of his wife, Odilia, and he took great pride in his
children, Rodemiro, Hilda, Rene, Roel, Ernesto, and Ricardo; with
the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to
include 22 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren; sustained by a deep faith, Mr. Ruiz was
a devoted member of the Catholic Church and was well known for his
willingness to help those in need; and
WHEREAS, A proud veteran and a caring husband, father, and
grandfather, Chuy Ruiz lived a full and generous life surrounded by
those he loved, and they will forever hold him close in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jose Jesus Ruiz and
extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn his passing; 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 Chuy Ruiz.