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H.R. No. 65
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Jesus O. Chavira, Sr., of Del Rio on
August 9, 2003, at the age of 97, brought a great loss to the family
and friends of this esteemed gentleman; and
WHEREAS, Born May 24, 1906, in Allende, Coahuila, Mexico, Mr.
Chavira came to the United States in 1921 and worked for 57 years as
a contract sheep shearer to provide for his family; he supplemented
his income through 20 years of employment as a seasonal migrant
worker; and
WHEREAS, A staunch believer in the power of education, this
beloved patriarch encouraged his children to pursue college
degrees, and his children and grandchildren responded by earning
degrees from such respected institutions as Howard Payne
University, Sul Ross State University, Southwest Texas State
University, and The University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Chavira was preceded in death by his first wife,
Maria de Jesus Chavira, his son, Jesus Chavira, Jr., and his
grandson, Ruben Chavira; he endured these hardships with uncommon
strength of character and kept these family members alive in his
memories; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his long and productive life, Mr. Chavira
placed the needs of his family before his own, and although he will
be missed by all who knew and loved him, his spirit will shine on for
many years to come in the thoughts and deeds of his large and loving
family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Jesus O. Chavira, Sr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of
his family: to his wife, Guadalupe Chavira; to his sons, Roberto
Chavira and his wife, Carmen, Mario Chavira and his wife, Sarah, and
Gustavo Chavira and his wife, Hermelinda; to his children, Dora
Linda Rocha and her husband, Rafael, and Rosario C. Villarreal and
Arturo O. Rocha; to his 20 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren; and to the many other relatives and friends of
this remarkable gentleman; 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 Jesus O.
Chavira, Sr.
Gallego
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 65 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on September 16, 2003.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House