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H.R. No. 1573
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Gilberto Vargas, Sr., of Clint, on
March 7, 2005, at the age of 82, has brought a tremendous loss to his
family and many friends; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in San Elizario, Mr. Vargas attended
Ysleta High School and served with distinction in the United States
Army in the Pacific during World War II; he was awarded the
prestigious Purple Heart for his meritorious service; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, he shared more than half a
century with his beloved wife, Fidencia, and was blessed with three
children and three grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Beti Vargas will be greatly missed, but his memory
will live on in the hearts of the many people whose lives he
touched; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the life of Gilberto Vargas, Sr., and
extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Fidencia P. Vargas; to his children, Helen Rojas, Elvira Agan and
her husband, Jerry, and Gilberto Vargas, Jr., and his wife, Olga; to
his grandchildren, Christopher and Cassandra Rojas and Sarah Agan;
to his sisters, Lydia Martinez, Lusia Rodriguez, and Josefina
Martinez; to his brother, Rafael Vargas; 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 Gilberto
Vargas, Sr.
Quintanilla
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1573 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 20, 2005.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House