78R17492 MW-D

By:  Noriega                                                      H.R. No. 1515



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of Ponce Cruz Flores were 
deeply saddened by the passing of this esteemed gentleman on May 15, 
2003; and
	WHEREAS, Born on November 19, 1927, Mr. Flores was a lifelong 
resident of Houston; at age 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and 
served his country with distinction during World War II as a Seaman 
second class; after the war, he became a respected ceramic tile 
contractor; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Flores was a devoted husband to his wife of 56 
years, Angelita, and a caring father, grandfather, and 
great-grandfather; although his presence is deeply missed, his 
memory will be kept alive in the hearts of those individuals who 
were fortunate enough to have known him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ponce Cruz Flores and 
extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family:  to his wife, 
Angelita; to his children and their spouses, Marina Flores and 
Kenneth Sugg, Jr., Laurie Flores, Sylvia and David Coffey, Alfred 
Flores, Steven Cruz and Blanca Flores, and Gregory and Martha 
Flores; to his grandchildren; to his great-grandchildren; to his 
brothers and sisters; 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 on this day, it do so in memory of Ponce 
Cruz Flores.