79R18960 BJM-D

By:  Farrar                                                       H.R. No. 2177



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and 
meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family and friends of 
Frank Perez, Sr., of Houston, who passed away on May 16, 2005, at 
the age of 68; and
	WHEREAS, Born and raised in the Bayou City's East End 
neighborhood, Mr. Perez attended Milby High School, where he was a 
member of the state champion basketball teams of 1954 and 1956; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan was an invaluable member of his 
community and had retired from a career with the Houston Police 
Department; he drew great strength and sustenance from his faith, 
serving the United with Christ Temple for many years as a deacon, 
and enjoyed watching sports, fixing things, and spending time with 
his grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Tico Perez will long be remembered for his devotion 
to his family and community, and although he will be sorely missed, 
his legacy will live on in the hearts of those whose lives he so 
richly blessed with his generosity and friendship; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Frank Perez, Sr., and 
extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, 
Mary Helen; to his sons, Frank, Freddie, Fernando, John Ray, and 
Felix, and their wives; to his sisters, Helen, Janie, Alice, 
Gloria, Norma, and Roberta; to his 14 grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren; 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 Frank 
Perez, Sr.