H.R. No. 1751



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of Manuel "Manny" Ruiz of El 
Paso were deeply saddened by the passing of this esteemed Texan on 
November 28, 2002, at the age of 78; and
	WHEREAS, Born on March 1, 1924, in San Benito, Mr. Ruiz was a 
35-year resident of El Paso and a distinguished veteran of the U.S. 
Army; he served in World War II, in the Korean War, and for two tours 
in Vietnam, earning medals for his valor, including a Purple Heart, 
two Bronze Stars, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Joint 
Service Commendation Medal; and
	WHEREAS, A valued member of the community who successfully 
ran his own business, Ruiz's Produce, for more than 25 years, 
Mr. Ruiz was a man devoted to his family and one who enjoyed life; 
he took great delight in Dunkin' Donuts, which he visited 
daily--sometimes more than once--and he liked to play the Texas 
Lottery scratch-off cards, which he made sure to purchase every 
day; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ruiz is remembered for the love and laughter 
that he brought into the lives of others, and he lives on in the 
hearts of those 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 Manuel "Manny" Ruiz 
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family:  to his 
beloved wife, Juanita Ruiz; to his children, Linda Luster, Ismael 
Garcia, Mirella Murillo, Lilia Ruiz, and Luis Manuel Ruiz; to his 
eight 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 Manuel 
Ruiz.

                                                                          Chavez


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1751 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 31, 2003.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House