SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 494

In Memory

of

Raul R. Ayala

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Raul R. Ayala, who died February 9, 2011, at the age of 89; and

WHEREAS, Raul Ayala was an exemplary citizen who was widely admired in his community for his many achievements; and

WHEREAS, Born December 31, 1922, in San Isidro, Coahuila, Mexico, Mr. Ayala enjoyed a long and productive career with the Zachry Construction Corporation; and

WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and

WHEREAS, He was devoted to his large and loving extended family, and he will long be remembered for his generous spirit and his outstanding accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Raul R. Ayala: his loving wife of 68 years, Isabel Ayala; his children, Raul Ayala, Jr., Lucio Ayala, Ricardo Ayala, Robert Ayala, Ralph Ayala, Socorro Munoz, Esperanza Davila, and Asalia Davila; and his 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Raul R. Ayala.

Uresti

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 14, 2011, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate