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H.R. No. 298
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived tempers
the profound sadness felt by all who loved Roberto Rodriguez Garcia
of San Antonio, who passed away on April 4, 2005, at the age of 75;
and
WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Bob Garcia was born
in Orchard on August 15, 1929; at the age of 17, he enlisted in the
United States Army, beginning a distinguished career that would
span nearly four decades; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his military service, he served
in Japan, Berlin, and Korea and trained soldiers in jungle
operations at the School of the Americas in Panama; he attended
Officer Candidate School in 1955, retiring in 1967 as a major; and
WHEREAS, Major Garcia devoted much of his time and talents to
improving the quality of life for Hispanics in the Alamo City; an
active member of LULAC Council 602, he served as a commissioner of
the Housing Authority of the City of San Antonio, where he played an
integral role in bringing affordable housing to the less fortunate;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to his notable community endeavors,
Major Garcia founded two organizations, the Alamo Silver Wings
Airborne Association, dedicated to promoting good citizenship and
honoring the memory of United States paratroopers, and the
all-volunteer Memorial Service Detachment (MSD) at Fort Sam Houston
National Cemetery, which ensures that veterans receive proper
military burial honors; and
WHEREAS, Major Garcia was a member of the Texas State Guard
and VFW Post 9186; respected and admired by his peers, he was
posthumously awarded the rank of lieutenant colonel and the MSD
quarters were dedicated in his honor; and
WHEREAS, Throughout a life rich in accomplishments, Bob
Garcia exemplified the highest standards of public service and
civic engagement; although he will be missed, his spirit will
continue to shine on brightly in the hearts of all those fortunate
enough to have known him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Roberto "Bob" Rodriguez Garcia and extend deepest sympathy to all
those who mourn the loss of this beloved 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 Roberto
Rodriguez Garcia.
Uresti
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 298 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on July 13, 2005.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House