H.R. No. 2074
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Gilberto Garza Saenz of Falfurrias, who passed away on July 24,
2020, at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, The son of Domingo Saenz Sr. and Santos Garza Saenz,
Gilbert Saenz was born on September 21, 1927, in Falfurrias and grew
up with 15 siblings; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Saenz
joined the U.S. Army after high school and served as an MP during
World War II; following his time in the military, he went on to work
as a pipefitter for Brown and Root until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Saenz enjoyed the love and
support of his wife, Aminta, with whom he shared a rewarding
marriage that spanned 74 years; he took great pride in their five
daughters, Soila, Edna, Elsa, Anita, and Maria, and with the
passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to
include 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to his family, his faith, and his country,
Gilbert Saenz earned the lasting admiration and affection of all
who were privileged 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 Gilberto Garza Saenz
and extend sincere condolences to his loved ones; 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 Gilbert
Saenz.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2074 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 31, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House