87R1212 JGH-D By: Canales H.R. No. 338 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Enrique J. Rositas Jr., who passed away on July 11, 2020, at the age of 53; and WHEREAS, The son of Ramona Rositas and Enrique Rositas Sr., Enrique Rositas grew up with two brothers, Rafael and Raul, and a sister, Maribel; and WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Rositas served in the U.S. Air Force from 1985 to 1997; he went on to join the U.S. Border Patrol, and he worked as a patrol agent in McAllen for 23 years; a man of deep religious conviction, he was a deacon of First Baptist Church, where he was also active with the Gideons and the church's children's department; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Rositas enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Monica, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 16 years; he was the devoted father of two children, Monica and Alan; and WHEREAS, Enrique Rositas lived a rich and purposeful life dedicated to his family, his faith, and his country, and though he will be greatly missed, 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 life of Enrique J. Rositas Jr. and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family and to his 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 Enrique Rositas.