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By: Guillen H.R. No. 62
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Over the course of their lives, Lucila and Rodolfo
Cantu shared an enduring love story, and their family is
celebrating the couple's legacy as they reflect on the passing of
Mrs. Cantu on May 15, 2019, at the age of 72, and on the passing of
Mr. Cantu on September 14, 2016, at the age of 71; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Cantu enjoyed a long and rewarding
marriage that spanned five decades; they devotedly raised three
sons, Robert, Richard, and Rudy, and their cherished family later
grew to include numerous grandchildren and a great-grandson; and
WHEREAS, The son of Pedro and Theresa Cantu, Roy Cantu was
born in Los Fresnos on March 9, 1945, and he grew up with four
brothers, Hector, Arturo, Oscar, and Joel; he graduated from Los
Fresnos High School in 1964 and went on to serve in the U.S. Air
Force, where he attained the rank of staff sergeant before
receiving an honorable discharge in 1969; he attended Texas
Southmost College in Brownsville, Miami Dade Junior College, Texas
A&I University, and Pan American University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cantu began his career at the Bank of South
Texas in Alice and subsequently held a number of leadership
positions with First National Bank in Rio Grande City,
International Bank of Commerce, and Lone Star National Bank; he
then worked for the City of McAllen, where he served as director of
the EB5 program for the McAllen Economic Development Corporation,
and in his final years, he was employed with Best Health Home Care
Company Incorporated; and
WHEREAS, The former Lucy Silva was born in Salineno on
September 15, 1946, to Juan and Teresa Silva, and she grew up with
the companionship of three siblings, Eloy, Lilia, and Idalia; after
graduating from McAllen High School in 1965, she attended Texas A&I
University and Pan American University; she went on to work for more
than 15 years at her son's firm, the Law Office of Richard A. Cantu,
P.C.; and
WHEREAS, The couple were also deeply involved in their
community; Mr. Cantu was a former president of the Rio Grande City
Rotary Club, the Immaculate Conception Parent-Teacher
Organization, and the Starr County Youth Fair Association, as well
as a member of the Rio Grande City Chamber of Commerce and Knights
of Columbus; Mrs. Cantu served in the Florence J. Scott Study Club,
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Red Hatter's Club, Bunco Club, and several
parent-teacher organizations; together, they belonged to the Lions
Club of Alice, the International Order of Alhambra, and Club de
Amistad; and
WHEREAS, Roy and Lucy Cantu set an inspiring example through
their great devotion to each other and to their family, and they
will forever hold a special place in the hearts of all those who
held them dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Lucila and Rodolfo Cantu and extend heartfelt sympathy to their
loved ones; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for their family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Roy and
Lucy Cantu.