H.R. No. 1503
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Simon Alexander Clarich of Corpus Christi on November
18, 2022, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, The son of Zenona Quintero and Christopher Clarich,
Simon Clarich was born on August 3, 1937, and grew up with four
siblings, Annie Marie, Zenona, Chris, and Christine; he graduated
from Roy Miller High School, where he excelled in track and hurdles,
setting a state record and earning a place in the Buccaneers
Athletics Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clarich demonstrated musical talent at an early
age, singing duets with his brother; performing at countless
events, he was always happy to grant requests for such favorites as
"Sin Ti," "Wake Up, Little Susie," and "My Way," and he delighted
people with his charismatic presence and quick wit, as well as his
beautiful voice; he was employed at the Corpus Christi naval base
before his retirement, having previously worked in sales at
Spanish-language radio station KUNO and the Corpus Christi
Caller-Times; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Clarich shared a
fulfilling marriage with the love of his life, the former Norma
Godoy, until her passing in 2018; he took great pride in his five
daughters, Cynthia, Casilda, Criselda, Cinia, and Cassandra; in
later years, he was blessed with 14 grandchildren, with whom he
shared his love of fishing and golf, as well as 6
great-grandchildren; he was a lifelong sports fan and especially
enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, and The
University of Texas Longhorns; and
WHEREAS, Simon Clarich is deeply missed by those he left
behind, but they will forever remember the warmth, kindness, and
joy he brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Simon Alexander
Clarich and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to
his daughters, Cynthia Clarich, Casilda Clarich, Dr. Criselda
Clarich Leal and her husband, Amando, Cinia Clarich Montoya, and
Cassandra Clarich; to his grandchildren, Celina Polanco,
Dr. Natalie Villarreal, Yvette Polanco, Jason Fien, Candace Leal
Hanson and her husband, Erik, Marcus Fien, Christopher Llewellyn,
Krista Samaniego, Daniel Montoya, Alexander Llewellyn, Gabriela
Montoya, Simon Samaniego, Cristina Llewellyn, and Claudia Leal; to
his great-grandchildren, Sofia Hanson, Hektor Hanson, Annalissa
Hanson, Camila Hanson, Derek Montoya, and Callie Montoya; to his
sister, Annie Marie Ortiz; to his half-sister, Zenona Ortega; and
to his many other relatives and 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 Simon
Alexander Clarich.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1503 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 19, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House