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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Raymond M. Arredondo of Dallas on May 31, 2013, at the |
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age of 90; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Corsicana on October 14, 1922, Mr. Arredondo |
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was one of six children born to Raymond Arredondo, Sr., and Luz |
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Martinez Arredondo; he entered military service at the age of 20 and |
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proudly served his country in France, Central Europe, Rhineland, |
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and Normandy as a member of the 499th Medical Collecting Company |
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during World War II; after returning to civilian life, he earned a |
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living as a butcher; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Arredondo inspired others with his kindness, |
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patience, and warmth; he enjoyed a rewarding marriage of 65 years to |
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the former Juanita Castaneda, and he treasured the time he spent |
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with his daughter, Anita, his grandchildren, Raymond and Elizabeth, |
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and his great-grandchildren, Jason, Alycia, Christopher, Patricia, |
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and Isabella; and |
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WHEREAS, Although this esteemed Texan is deeply missed, he |
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will long be remembered with admiration and affection by all those |
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who held him dear; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of |
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Raymond M. Arredondo and extend sincere sympathy to the members of |
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his family: to his wife, Juanita Arredondo; to his daughter, Anita |
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Davila; to his son-in-law, Jesse Davila; to his grandchildren, |
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Raymond Davila and Elizabeth Castaneda; to his grandsons-in-law, |
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Patrick West, Daniel Talbot, and Roland Castaneda; to his |
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great-grandchildren, Jason Davila, Alycia Davila, Christopher |
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West, Patricia West, and Isabella Talbot; and to his other |
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relatives and friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House |
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of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Raymond |
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Arredondo. |
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Alonzo |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 36 was unanimously adopted by a rising |
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vote of the House on June 21, 2013. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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