By:  Rangel                                            H.R. No. 225
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                                  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.