79R20146 MW-D
By: Gallego H.R. No. 2253
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times, loving
moments, and meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family and
friends of Rudy Robles, Sr., who passed away on December 19, 2004,
at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, Born in Del Rio on July 19, 1928, Mr. Robles served
with distinction in the Korean Conflict and then returned home to
work in the family plumbing business; he expanded the successful
business by acquiring the Roto-Rooter franchise in 1984 and the
Culligan Water enterprise in 1985; a man of diverse business
interests, he also co-founded and chaired the board of Sunset
Funeral Homes in El Paso and Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home and
Cemetery in Del Rio; and
WHEREAS, He was an avid fisherman and deer hunter, but his
greatest joy was derived from his family, and he especially enjoyed
spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A man of great common sense and strong values that he
passed down to his family, Mr. Robles was truly a blessing in the
lives of all who knew him, and his memory will be forever cherished
by those who shared in the warmth of his love and friendship; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Rudy C. Robles and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife
of 53 years, Elia Diaz Robles; to his sons, Rudy D. Robles, Jr., and
his wife, Bea, Rick D. Robles and his wife, Gilda, and Robert T.
Robles and his wife, Aimee; to his daughters, Linda R. Cardenas and
her husband, Ruben, and Jo Ann R. Perez and her husband, Enrique; to
his 11 grandchildren and three 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 Rudy
Robles, Sr.