H.R. No. 132
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Leonel Rios Sr. of Taft on August 9, 2021, at the age of
87; and
WHEREAS, The son of Fernando and Carolina Rios, Leo Rios was
born in Kingsville on October 15, 1933, and he grew up with the
companionship of a brother, Domingo; as a young boy, he moved with
his family to Gregory and went on to graduate from Gregory High
School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rios enjoyed a successful career as a purchasing
agent and manager in the electronics industry, and he eventually
became the owner and operator of International Electronics in
Corpus Christi; in addition, he benefited his community as a board
member for the Gregory-Portland Independent School District, and he
often served as master of ceremonies for weddings and quinceañeras;
and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Rios was a devoted husband to
his wife, Margarita, with whom he shared a rewarding union that
spanned nearly 68 years; he took great pride in his eight children,
Leonel, Diana, Gracie, Jake, Raquel, Celia, Victoria, and Ben, and
with the passing years, he welcomed into his family 19
grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; a man of deep faith, he
was a lifelong congregant of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
in Gregory; and
WHEREAS, Although Leo Rios is deeply missed, this beloved man
has left his family and friends with many cherished memories, and he
will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Leonel Rios Sr. and extend sincere condolences to all 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 Leonel Rios
Sr.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 132 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on October 18, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House