79R17922 BJM-D

By:  Escobar                                                      H.R. No. 2028



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A full and generous life came to a close with the 
passing of Ezequiel C. Cavazos of Raymondville on February 24, 
2005, at the age of 80; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Cavazos was born in Lyford on July 8, 1924, to 
Willacy County pioneers Maria and Blas T. Cavazos; growing up, he 
worked alongside his parents and four siblings in the family 
general store while attending school; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted patriot, Mr. Cavazos enlisted in the U.S. 
Army to serve his country in World War II and participated in the 
Normandy invasion; lost behind enemy lines for more than 30 days, he 
was eventually reunited with his unit and completed his tour of 
duty; and
	WHEREAS, His meritorious record of service earned him the 
EAME Campaign Medal with four bronze stars, the victory ribbon, 
three overseas service bars, and a good conduct medal; Mr. Cavazos 
was later honored with the Cross of Malta as a member of the 
military honor guards of both the VFW and American Legion, and the 
Normandy Jubilee Medal at the 50th anniversary of D-Day for his role 
in liberating France; and
	WHEREAS, Following his return to civilian life, Mr. Cavazos 
wed Sofia Abrigo and embarked on a successful career as an 
automobile salesman that would span 35 years; known for his 
honesty, he took great pride in his work and in providing for his 
wife and eight children; and
	WHEREAS, An example to all who were privileged to know him, 
Zeke Cavazos will long be remembered for his love of family, 
community, and country, and although he will be greatly missed, his 
legacy will live on in the hearts of those whose lives he touched 
with his friendship and generosity; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Ezequiel C. 
Cavazos and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to 
his wife of 58 years, Sofia Abrigo Cavazos; to his children, Mary 
Hope, Nora Noreen, Ezequiel, Hector, Rolando, Harry, Elroy, and 
Norbert; and to his other relatives and 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 Ezequiel C. 
Cavazos.