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78S30117 JHS-D

By:  Gallego                                                      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.