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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives joins the |
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citizens of Valentine in mourning the loss of Ricardo B. Calderon, |
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who died April 19, 2009, at the age of 92; and |
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WHEREAS, Richard Calderon was born in Candelaria, Texas, on |
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April 4, 1917, and moved to Valentine with his family while still a |
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young child; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Calderon served in the United States Army during |
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World War II and saw duty in the North African Theater as an |
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engineer technician; he was the survivor of a land mine explosion, |
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which left him with a broken skull and back; and |
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WHEREAS, On his recovery, he attended barber school in |
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Lubbock and went on to have a successful career as a barber for more |
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than 40 years, during which time he cut hair for residents of |
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Valentine, Van Horn, Marfa, and Pecos; he was very proud of his |
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military service and often shared his stories of that time with |
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others; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Calderon was an exemplary gentleman who was |
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beloved and respected by many for his courage, strength, and |
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generous spirit; he was married to Maria Rios Calderon, and the |
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couple were blessed with two daughters, a son, seven grandchildren, |
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and two great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Richard Calderon was a devoted husband, father, and |
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grandfather, and he leaves behind a legacy to treasure for those |
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that held him dear; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ricardo B. Calderon |
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and extend sincere condolences to his family and friends; and, be it |
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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 Richard |
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Calderon. |