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79R14026 JNC-D

By:  Luna                                                         H.R. No. 2286



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Residents of Corpus Christi lost a beloved friend, 
neighbor, and true American patriot with the passing of David 
Alaniz, Jr., on April 12, 2005, at the age of 84; and
	WHEREAS, A decorated veteran, Mr. Alaniz served his country 
with distinction during World War II as a member of the U.S. Army's 
88th Division; in May 1944, he was captured by the Germans and held 
as a prisoner of war, including time in both Auschwitz and Dachau 
concentration camps; and
	WHEREAS, In recognition of his valiant service to this 
country, he was deservedly awarded three Purple Hearts, the Silver 
Star, two Bronze Stars, and a POW medal; and
	WHEREAS, After the war, Mr. Alaniz moved with his brother, 
I. J., from their hometown of Beeville to Corpus Christi, where he 
became one of the first Mexican Americans to work in a local post 
office, and was quickly promoted to the position of supervisor; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan lead a full and rewarding life 
with his devoted wife, Elvira, that was further enriched by the 
loving relationship they shared with their children, Linda, Carmen, 
David, and Robert; and
	WHEREAS, D. J. Alaniz earned the respect and admiration of 
all who were privileged to know him; a man of great character, 
determination, and courage, he will live on in the memories of those 
who loved him and in the lasting legacy of achievement that he 
leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the life of David J. Alaniz, Jr., and 
extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, 
Elvira; to his children, Linda A. Alaniz, Carmen Bazan and her 
husband, David, David Raymond Alaniz and his wife, Gail, Robert 
John Alaniz and his wife, Maria; to his brothers, Ray Alaniz and 
Eustorgio Alaniz and his wife, Julia; to his sisters, Olivia 
Benavides, Dora Trevino and her husband, Ben, Petrita Sanchez and 
her husband, Martin, and Mary Ortega; to his grandchildren, 
Stephanie Celene Calderon and her husband, Eddie, David Andres 
Bazan, Dominic Bazan and his wife, Nicole, Nicholas Anthony Bazan 
and his wife, Alicia, Sophie Marie Diaz, Erica Lynn Russell and her 
husband, Chris, Mark Douglas Ruth, Robi Alaniz, Geneva Elizarrara, 
Patrick Zoblisein and his wife, Tracy, and Bethany Zoblisein; to 
his 10 great-grandchildren; 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 David J. 
Alaniz, Jr.