H.R. No. 2545
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at
the loss of Travis Garcia of Pleasanton, a gifted young athlete
whose life was tragically cut short on March 15, 2022, at the age of
19; and
WHEREAS, The son of Eric Garcia and Abby Rains, Travis Garcia
was a superb golfer with a promising future ahead of him; he was a
graduate of Pleasanton High School, where he helped the Eagle golf
team advance to state in 2021, and he was twice named PHS Most
Valuable Player; at the time of his death, he was continuing to
compete in the sport while working toward a criminal justice degree
at the University of the Southwest in Hobbs, New Mexico; and
WHEREAS, As he pursued his dream of becoming a professional
golfer, Mr. Garcia impressed others with his strong work ethic and
his determination to succeed; he was well-liked and widely admired
in his close-knit community, where his untimely passing inspired a
tremendous outpouring of prayers and sympathy; and
WHEREAS, Possessed of a warm smile, a caring and generous
nature, and an unfailingly positive attitude, Travis Garcia
brightened the world for those who were fortunate enough to know
him, and they will forever hold him close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Travis Garcia 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 Travis
Garcia.
King of Uvalde
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2545 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 29, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House