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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A full and generous life came to a close with the |
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passing of Julian Vargas Ruiz of Robstown on February 15, 2015, at |
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the age of 94; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan was born in Brooks County on |
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December 19, 1920, to Manuel Garcia and Manuela Vargas Ruiz; |
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Mr. Ruiz was a member of America's Greatest Generation who bravely |
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served this nation in the army during World War II; returning to |
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civilian life, he went on to pursue a successful career before his |
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retirement from the Corpus Christi Army Depot; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Ruiz and his wife, Teresa Martinez Ruiz, enjoyed |
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a rewarding marriage that spanned 38 years, and together they took |
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great pride in a family that included a daughter, Melinda, five |
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sons, Carlos, Saul, Hector, David, and Rueben, and many |
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grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Ruiz found inspiration in his abiding faith, and |
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his interest in ranching and a variety of other vocations further |
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added to the richness of his life; and |
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WHEREAS, Cherished for his sincerity, his kindness, and his |
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innumerable skills, Julian Vargas Ruiz will be sorely missed, and |
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his memory will long endure in the hearts of all those who were |
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privileged to share in his love and friendship; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Julian Vargas Ruiz and |
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extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, |
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Teresa Martinez Ruiz; to his sons, Carlos and Saul Ruiz and Hector, |
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David, and Rueben Martinez; to his daughter, Melinda Kraeer; to his |
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10 grandsons and 9 granddaughters; to his eight great-grandchildren; |
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and to his other 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 his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Julian |
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Vargas Ruiz. |
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Herrero |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 903 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on March 19, 2015. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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