84R10961 CJM-D

By: Herrero H.R. No. 903

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A full and generous life came to a close with the passing of Julian Vargas Ruiz of Robstown on February 15, 2015, at the age of 94; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan was born in Brooks County on December 19, 1920, to Manuel Garcia and Manuela Vargas Ruiz; Mr. Ruiz was a member of America's Greatest Generation who bravely served this nation in the army during World War II; returning to civilian life, he went on to pursue a successful career before his retirement from the Corpus Christi Army Depot; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Ruiz and his wife, Teresa Martinez Ruiz, enjoyed a rewarding marriage that spanned 38 years, and together they took great pride in a family that included a daughter, Melinda, five sons, Carlos, Saul, Hector, David, and Rueben, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Ruiz found inspiration in his abiding faith, and his interest in ranching and a variety of other vocations further added to the richness of his life; and

WHEREAS, Cherished for his sincerity, his kindness, and his innumerable skills, Julian Vargas Ruiz will be sorely missed, and his memory will long endure in the hearts of all those who were privileged to share in his love and friendship; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Julian Vargas Ruiz and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Teresa Martinez Ruiz; to his sons, Carlos and Saul Ruiz and Hector, David, and Rueben Martinez; to his daughter, Melinda Kraeer; to his 10 grandsons and 9 granddaughters; to his eight great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Julian Vargas Ruiz.