H.R. No. 219
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Robert Avitua of Robstown, who passed away on January 7, 2021, at
the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Robert Avitua was born to Severo Avitua and
Guadalupe Torres on November 19, 1939, in Corpus Christi, and he
grew up with five siblings, Jesse, Michael, Eva, Gloria, and Jo Ann;
and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Avitua
proudly served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and he
went on to a long career at the Corpus Christi Army Depot, where he
retired in 1993 after 29 years; a talented musician, particularly
on the accordion, he played regularly with bands in the area; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Avitua enjoyed the love
and support of his wife of 53 years, Maria, and he took great pride
in his children, Robert, Debra, and Velma; with the passing years,
he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include five
grandchildren, Hailie, Juan, Monica, Serena, and HeavenLee, and
three great-grandchildren, Aiden, Ethan, and Sophia; and
WHEREAS, Those who were privileged enough to share in this
esteemed man's love and friendship will always remember him with
great tenderness and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robert Avitua and
extend heartfelt sympathy to his family 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 Robert
Avitua.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 219 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 18, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House