87R13519 BK-D
By: Ordaz Perez H.R. No. 249
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Alfredo Valles of El Paso on February
12, 2021, at the age of 60, has deeply saddened his family, his
friends, and the many students whose lives he touched over the
course of his career as an educator; and
WHEREAS, Alfredo Valles, who was affectionately known as
"Freddy," was born in El Paso on July 28, 1960, to Filiberta and
Eulalio Valles; he grew up with the companionship of six siblings,
Romie, Annie, Sylvia, Richard, Sandy, and Irene; from the time he
was a small child, he began showing an interest in music, and he
went on to learn to play the trumpet; after graduating from
Jefferson High School in 1978, he set his sights on a career as a
music teacher, leading him to earn a degree in music education from
West Texas State University in 1982; and
WHEREAS, At age 21, Mr. Valles took his first job as band
director at Andress High School, becoming the youngest person ever
hired to the position; over the course of 39 years with the El Paso
Independent School District, he worked primarily in El Paso's
Segundo Barrio neighborhood at Guillen Middle School and Bowie High
School; he was passionate about his role as an educator, and he took
immense interest in not only teaching his students how to read music
and play instruments, but also instilling in them confidence,
discipline, and other important values; the fulfillment he found in
his work led him to forgo retirement for years to continue serving
area youth; and
WHEREAS, Outside of schools and classrooms, Mr. Valles
expressed his musical talents as a member of nearly a dozen bands;
he most recently played gigs with the Starliners, and he was known
to perform with his band at many large family gatherings; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Valles cherished his circle of loved ones above
all else; he married the love of his life, Elvira, in 1988, and the
couple devotedly raised three treasured children, Katherine,
Alfred Anthony, and Nicholas; Mr. Valles was overjoyed to welcome
into the family three grandchildren, Trinity, AJ, and Aliq, and he
always supported and encouraged his children, grandchildren,
nieces, and nephews in all their endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Freddy Valles made a profound and lasting impression
on the hearts of many people, and although he is deeply missed, he
will forever be remembered with admiration and affection; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute the memory of Alfredo Valles and
extend deepest sympathy to all those 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 Freddy
Valles.