H.R. No. 2099



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A loving family and dear friends celebrate the life 
of Rodolfo "Rudy" M. Garcia of Falfurrias, who died on April 15, 
2005, at the age of 75; and
	WHEREAS, Born on October 4, 1929, in Brooks County, Mr. 
Garcia grew up in a family of 10 children; he married Carlota 
Rodriguez on June 9, 1947, and their marriage was richly blessed 
with four sons, one daughter, and 13 grandchildren; Mr. and Mrs. 
Garcia shared a deep love for children and family and a generosity 
of spirit that led them to welcome other children into their home, 
and this exceptional couple raised the young people as their own; 
and
	WHEREAS, Early in his career, Mr. Garcia worked with Central 
Mercantile and H-E-B, then continued his family's tradition of 
farming and ranching; he put in the long days of labor required to 
care for his cattle herd, prepare his fields, and cultivate his 
crops; in 1977, he opened Rudy's Feed Store, which he and his 
children managed until 2003, when he sold the business; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia drew strength and sustenance from his 
deep faith and was a loyal congregant of Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church and a favorite resident of the Falfurrias community; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his lifetime, Rudy Garcia made a positive 
difference in the lives of many people, who may find consolation in 
the memory of countless happy hours spent in his company; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Rodolfo "Rudy" M. 
Garcia and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to 
his children and their spouses, Richard and Maricella Garcia, Rene 
and Jessica Garcia, Rudy and Gaylee Garcia, Roy and Lisa Garcia, and 
Ana Lisa and Eduardo Vela; to his grandchildren; to his brothers and 
sisters; and to all who mourn the passing 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 Rodolfo 
"Rudy" M. Garcia.

                                                                         Escobar


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 2099 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 27, 2005.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House