78R9193 MDM-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 637



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Refugio "Cuco" Garcia of Del Rio on 
December 26, 2002, at the age of 92, has brought a great sense of 
loss to his family and friends; and
	WHEREAS, Born on July 4, 1910, in Lampasos, Nuevo Leon, 
Mexico, Mr. Garcia moved to Del Rio in 1921, where he became a 
highly regarded businessman in the community; he owned the Oasis 
Café, co-owned Garcia Brothers Supermarket, and was a distributor 
of jukeboxes and pinball machines; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia and the former Maria Guerra began their 
journey together as husband and wife on July 28, 1929; their close 
and enduring union spanned 72 years, until Mrs. Garcia's passing, 
and served as an inspiration to their loved ones; blessed with four 
children, Mr. Garcia took great pride in his close-knit family that 
has grown to include 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; 
and
	WHEREAS, A talented musician who taught himself piano and 
banjo, Mr. Garcia played music by ear and was still able to enjoy 
playing piano until a few months before his passing; during the 
1930s and 1940s, he was the owner and leader of the Cuco y Sus Aces 
Band, whose performances entertained countless residents of the 
Southwest Texas region; and
	WHEREAS, Though Refugio "Cuco" Garcia is deeply missed, he is 
remembered for his zest for life, his warm smile, and his enthusiasm 
for music by all those who were privileged to know him; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Refugio "Cuco" Garcia 
and extend sincere sympathy to his children, Dr. Ramon Garcia and 
Robert Garcia; to his grandchildren, Lynn Dube, Dr. Michael Garcia, 
David, Ricardo, Thomas, Roberto, Rolando, and Jason Garcia, Steve 
Tyler, Lisa Martinez, Laura Najvar, Wilson Tyler, Jr., Rebecca 
Massiatte, and Melissa Duncan; to his great-grandchildren; and to 
his other relatives and many 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 Refugio 
Garcia.