H.R. No. 271
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Cruz G. Cervantes of Raymondville on October 3, 2021, at
the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, The son of Domingo and Maria Cervantes, Cruz
Cervantes was born in Hargill on May 3, 1940, and he grew up with the
companionship of seven siblings, Maria, Clemen, Antonio, Rita,
Josefina, Angelica, and Margarito; while attending Raymondville
High School, he played basketball and baseball and was All-District
in football, and his classmates named him Best All Around; he
graduated in 1960 and went on to earn an associate's degree in
business from Texas Southmost College; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cervantes enjoyed a rewarding career with the
Texas Department of Human Services that spanned three decades until
his retirement as a supervisor; he also contributed to his
community as a member of the Lions Club and the Jaycees; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Cervantes was devoted to his
wife, Emilia, with whom he shared a fulfilling union of 57 years; he
took great pride in his three children, Vilma, Mark, and Adrian, and
he delighted in time spent with his six grandchildren, Michael,
Matthew, Myranda, Alysa, Callie, and Aidan; and
WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Cruz Cervantes
leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far
richer for having known him, and he will always 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
Cruz G. Cervantes 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 Cruz
G. Cervantes.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 271 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on October 18, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House