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79S10867 JNC-D

By:  Uresti                                                       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.