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By: Villalobos H.R. No. 194
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Robert Maurice Galvan Sr., a valued member of the
Corpus Christi community and a friend to many, passed away on
January 7, 2025, at the age of 95; and
WHEREAS, The son of Rafael and Virginia Galvan, Bobby Galvan
was born in Corpus Christi on July 10, 1929, and he grew up with the
companionship of eight siblings; a talented musician from an early
age, he played clarinet in the 1947 All-State Band; after
graduating from Corpus Christi High School, he attended Del Mar
College before going on to earn his bachelor's degree from St.
Mary's University in 1953; answering his nation's call to duty, he
served in the United States Air Force, and he was a member of the
USAF Band of the West and the Army Reserve Band; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Galvan began his career as an educator and
touring musician, playing with a number of big bands, such as the
Bobby Galvan Orchestra, Art Mooney Orchestra, Luis Alcaraz
Orchestra, and Gene Krupa Orchestra; in 1960, he established Galvan
Music Company, and he went on to manage the Galvan Ballroom and
Galvan Rental; and
WHEREAS, In 1965, Mr. Galvan exchanged vows with the former
Alicia Varela, and the couple shared a fulfilling union that
spanned 54 years until her passing; he took great pride in their two
children, Bobby and Guadalupe, and over the years, his family grew
to include a granddaughter, Lexi; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Galvan was president of
Sembradores de Amistad of Corpus Christi and a founding member of
the Westside Business Association; he was also pivotal in creating
the Texas Jazz Festival, and he performed on the lineup for decades;
in recognition of his contributions, he received awards from LULAC
Council No. 1 and the Corpus Christi Caller-Times, and in 2013 he
was inducted into the Corpus Christi Business Hall of Fame by Junior
Achievement of the Coastal Bend; and
WHEREAS, While the passing of Bobby Galvan brings great
sadness to his family and friends, he leaves behind a legacy that
will long be treasured by all those who held him dear; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert Maurice Galvan
Sr. and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to
his son, Robert M. "Bobby" Galvan Jr., and his wife, Deeanne; to his
granddaughter, Jacqueline Alicia "Lexi" Galvan; 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 Bobby
Galvan.