By: Rangel H.R. No. 225 73R4120 JLZ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of the 1-2 Texas House of Representatives pause to solemnly note the passing 1-3 of Alberto Ziegler Cavazos, who departed from this earth on 1-4 February 3, 1993, at the age of 89, and to express our profound 1-5 sympathy to the family and friends of this fine gentleman; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Born on July 24, 1903, in San Antonio, Mr. Cavazos 1-7 was a longtime resident of Corpus Christi, where he will be fondly 1-8 remembered as a devoted family man, a kind and generous friend, and 1-9 an exemplary member of the community; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Mr. Cavazos lived a full and active life, enjoying a 1-11 rich and enduring relationship with his dear wife of 56 years, 1-12 Consuelo, who preceded him in death; with each member of the 1-13 couple's loving family, which grew eventually to include three fine 1-14 children and six grandchildren; and with the large circle of 1-15 friends and neighbors who were privileged to know and love him; and 1-16 WHEREAS, A proud veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, he also 1-17 was a steadfast and conscientious employee who served his community 1-18 for many years as a federal civil servant, and he instilled in his 1-19 children the same appreciation of and dedication to public service 1-20 that he manifested in his career and in his community activities; 1-21 and 1-22 WHEREAS, He maintained a lifelong interest in civic affairs 1-23 and in the political processes that helped shape the community in 1-24 which he raised his family; he was especially gratified to see his 2-1 interest passed on to his son, the Honorable Eddie Cavazos, who 2-2 went on to serve the Corpus Christi and Coastal Bend communities 2-3 for more than a decade as a five-term member of the Texas House of 2-4 Representatives; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Mr. Cavazos was more than merely interested in civic 2-6 affairs, however; he was actively involved in the life of the 2-7 community, giving generously of his time and energy as a volunteer 2-8 in community service projects and organizations; and 2-9 WHEREAS, An active participant in the Retired Senior 2-10 Volunteer Program, he also devoted countless hours as a volunteer 2-11 to the City-County Department of Public Health and Welfare, for 2-12 which he received well-deserved praise and recognition in the form 2-13 of a public commendation; and 2-14 WHEREAS, In his lifelong record of civic participation, and 2-15 indeed in all of his endeavors, Alberto Cavazos set an excellent 2-16 example for all of the people of Texas and proved himself worthy of 2-17 our respect and admiration; although his family and friends have 2-18 lost an irreplaceable source of love and comfort, his memory will 2-19 continue to inspire all those who were privileged to know him; now, 2-20 therefore, be it 2-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-22 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Alberto Ziegler 2-23 Cavazos and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his 2-24 family: to his two sons, the Honorable Eddie Cavazos and 2-25 Mr. Albert Cavazos; to his daughter, Mrs. Grace Meeker; to his 2-26 grandchildren, Randy Cavazos, Celena Cavazos, Jennifer Cavazos, 2-27 Miguel Meeker, David Meeker, and Dana Meeker; and to all the other 3-1 family and friends who mourn his passing; and, be it further 3-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-3 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 3-4 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 3-5 Mr. Alberto Z. Cavazos.