H.R. No. 637
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort
those saddened by the passing of Rene Alcala of Buda on October 12,
2022, at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, The son of Helen and Pedro Alcala, Rene Alcala was
born in Buda on September 29, 1957, and he grew up with the
companionship of two siblings, Ernest and Linda; and
WHEREAS, In 1980, Mr. Alcala's parents founded Helen's Casa
Alde, which became a beloved Buda restaurant; following the passing
of his father in 1992 and his mother in 2017, Mr. Alcala played a
prominent role in operating Helen's, and he distinguished himself
as a skilled and dedicated business leader; he helped guide the
restaurant through a number of challenges, including a devastating
fire that occurred in 2020; and
WHEREAS, An avid sports fan, Mr. Alcala enjoyed rooting on
The University of Texas Longhorns, the San Antonio Spurs, and the
Dallas Cowboys; above all else, he cherished time spent with his
family; and
WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Rene Alcala
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 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Rene Alcala 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 Rene
Alcala.
Zwiener
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 637 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 30, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House