H.R. No. 2342
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of David De Leon of Corpus Christi on November 25, 2022, at
the age of 64; and
WHEREAS, A native of Corpus Christi, David De Leon was born to
Maria Torres on April 8, 1958, and he grew up with the companionship
of a younger brother, Roel; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. De Leon
served in the U.S. Marines, and he went on to enjoy a rewarding
career in the oil refinery industry; and
WHEREAS, Mr. De Leon was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather; he benefited from the love and support of his wife,
Blanca, and their treasured family included her two children,
Jesicka and Noe, and their son, Santos; he was preceded in death by
his mother, Maria Torres, his maternal grandparents, Josefina and
Santos Rodriguez, his aunt, Olivia De Los Santos, and his uncle,
Rodrigo Rodriguez; and
WHEREAS, David De Leon earned the admiration of all who knew
him through his kindness, his generosity, and his perseverance in
the face of life's challenges, and he will forever remain a source
of inspiration to those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of David De Leon and
extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Blanca M. Cantu; to his stepchildren, Jesicka Jacaman and Noe
Garcia Jr.; to his son, Santos De Leon; to his brother, Roel De
Leon, and his wife, Lisa; to his nephews, Roel De Leon Jr. and his
wife, Monique, and Adrian De Leon; to his uncle, Ira Rodriguez, and
his wife, Janie; to his aunt, Elodia Rodriguez; to his cousins; 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 David De
Leon.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2342 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 29, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House