79S20706 MMS-D



By:  Hilderbran                                                   H.R. No. 244







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Eloy Reyes of New Mexico was a staunch advocate for 

the Hispanic community and a vigorous champion of education for 

Latino youth, and his untimely passing on January 14, 2002, at the 

age of 44 has left a great void in the hearts of his family and many 

friends; and

	WHEREAS, Born in Uvalde, Mr. Reyes moved to New Mexico as the 

market manager for Anheuser-Busch; he worked with Premier 

Distributing Company for nearly 20 years and served as a managing 

partner of the firm in Farmington and Santa Fe before becoming 

executive vice president, the position he held at the time of his 

death; and

	WHEREAS, Standing about six feet three inches tall and 

weighing 250 pounds, Mr. Reyes was a friendly person with an 

outgoing personality, a man whose imposing stature reflected the 

large way he lived life; whether he was conducting an auction, 

speaking to a group of people, or simply entering a room full of 

strangers, he made an impact on everyone present; and

	WHEREAS, In 1998, Mr. Reyes became president of the New 

Mexico Alliance for Hispanic Education, and in that capacity he 

helped the state's leading educational charity honor the brightest 

Hispanic scholars; Mr. Reyes spent many hours on the phone with 

community leaders around the state, urging them to build a firm 

foundation for New Mexico's future by supporting the education of 

its youth; and

	WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman also demonstrated his 

concern for his community through the presentation of various 

public awareness and education programs, such as those promoting 

responsible alcohol consumption and the use of designated drivers; 

and

	WHEREAS, In recognition of his tireless devotion to the 

Hispanic community, the Eloy Reyes Title V Scholarship for La 

Comunidad has been established for low-income Latino students at 

Albuquerque Vocational Technical Institute; the scholarship 

endowment has been funded by a $60,000 donation from Premier 

Distributing Company and a matching U.S. Department of Education 

Title V Endowment Challenge Grant; and

	WHEREAS, Through his spirited, unflagging efforts, Eloy 

Reyes touched the lives of countless individuals and contributed 

greatly to the building of a society that is enriched by the talents 

of all its citizens; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay special tribute to the 

life of community leader Eloy Reyes; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That when the Texas House of Representatives 

adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Eloy Reyes.