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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may |
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temper the profound sadness felt by the family and friends of Lee |
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Pais, Sr., of San Antonio, who passed away on January 9, 2012, at |
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the age of 86; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on July 14, 1925, to Lee Pais and Helen Orr |
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Medina, Mr. Pais enlisted in the United States Navy just three days |
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after graduating from Central Catholic High School in San Antonio |
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in 1944; he subsequently served as a boatswain's mate in the Pacific |
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theater; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Pais was discharged from active duty in 1946, |
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but continued to serve in the Navy Reserve and was recalled during |
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the Korean War in 1951; he ultimately retired from a civil service |
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position at Fort Sam Houston following a 35-year career; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of faith, Mr. Pais was an active member of the |
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St. Philips of Jesus and St. Lawrence Catholic Churches, and he |
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served as head usher for many years; he was also a member of the |
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Knights of Columbus, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Disabled |
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American Veterans; and |
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WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Pais was supported by |
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his loving wife of 65 years, Mary, and he took pride in a fine family |
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that included 4 children and their spouses, Lee Pais, Jr., and his |
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wife, Diane, Mary E. Martinez and her husband, Michael, Pamela Ann |
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Lopez and her husband, Mike, and Marty A. Pais and his wife, Gloria, |
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as well as 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Lee Pais enjoyed a life that centered on faith, |
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family, and country, and those who were privileged to share in his |
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love and friendship will forever remember him with great admiration |
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and affection; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lee Pais, Sr., and |
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extend sincere condolences to his friends and loved ones; 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 Lee Pais, |
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Sr. |