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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the |
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passing of Roy A. Huerta, Sr., of San Antonio on May 23, 2007, at the |
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age of 87; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in El Paso on October 28, 1919, Mr. Huerta |
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bravely served his country during World War II with the U.S. Army; |
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his valorous efforts earned him several honors, including stars for |
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the Central Europe and Rhineland campaigns, two Bronze Stars, and |
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the Croix de Guava medal; and |
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WHEREAS, Following his return to civilian life, Mr. Huerta |
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worked for the U.S. Postal Service; he retired after 23 years of |
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dedicated service; and |
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WHEREAS, He and his wife, Lupe, were the parents of three |
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beloved children, Grace Villerreal, Ron Heurta, and the late Roy |
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Huerta, Jr.; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Huerta led a full and generous life, and he will |
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always be remembered with great admiration and affection; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Roy A. Huerta, Sr., |
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and extend sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Lupe |
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Garcia Huerta; to his daughter, Grace H. Villarreal and her |
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husband, Santos; to his son, Ron Huerta; to his six grandchildren |
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and three great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and |
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friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Roy A. |
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Huerta, Sr. |