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79R2613 MAM-D

By:  Pena                                                         H.R. No. 197



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Raul G. Reyna of Edinburg on August 
24, 2004, has brought great sorrow to this esteemed gentleman's 
circle of loved ones; and
	WHEREAS, Born in 1932 to Santos and San Juanita Reyna, he grew 
up in a close-knit family with seven sisters and graduated from 
Edinburg High School; a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, he 
attended The University of Texas-Pan American and graduated from 
the FBI Academy; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of an impressive career dedicated to 
the welfare and safety of his fellow Texans, Mr. Reyna was employed 
with the Edinburg Police Department as a supervising sergeant for 
15 years and the City of Pharr as its police chief for four years; he 
also held the position of rehabilitation officer for the Hidalgo 
County Sheriff's Department and retired as chief bailiff of the 
332nd District Court under Judge Mario Ramirez after 12 years of 
exemplary service; and
	WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Mr. Reyna continued to work for 
the betterment of the Edinburg community through various civic 
endeavors; the founding scoutmaster of Boy Scouts of America Troop 
No. 72, he was an active member of the American Legion, Knights of 
Columbus, VFW Post No. 409, Woodmen of the World, and St. Joseph 
Catholic Church; in addition, he took great pride in his family, his 
home, and his well-tended garden; and
	WHEREAS, The vibrant personality and generous spirit of Raul 
Reyna earned him many friends during his lifetime, and he will long 
remain in their memories; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Peña has justly recognized 
Raul G. Reyna by passing this resolution in his behalf during the 
Regular Session of the 79th Texas Legislature; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Raul G. Reyna and 
extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his devoted 
wife of 51 years, Minerva Garza Reyna; to his son, Raul Reyna, Jr.; 
to his grandchildren, Jimmy Roy, John Paul, Jude Michael, and Jade 
Reyna; to his sisters, Maria Reyna Guzman, Sira Reyna Lozano, Lydia 
Reyna Alvarez, Ciria Reyna, Simona Reyna Guerra, and Adelina Reyna 
Rios; and to all who mourn the passing of this much-loved man; 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 Raul G. 
Reyna.