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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 63
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In Memory |
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Ruben Contreras |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Seguin in mourning the loss of Ruben "Rocky" |
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Contreras, who died July 6, 2017, at the age of 80; and |
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WHEREAS, Rocky Contreras was born on October 25, 1936, in |
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San Marcos, where he became a standout Golden Gloves boxer; he |
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went on to serve the nation with distinction as a member of the |
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United States Marine Corps; and |
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WHEREAS, After his military service, he moved to Seguin, |
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where he was a successful businessman and public servant; he was |
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the owner of Rocky's Drive In Grocery Store and the Barber Shop |
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next door, and he represented District I on the Seguin City |
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Council for 26 years; as a councilmember, he was instrumental in |
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bringing numerous infrastructure improvements to the city; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Contreras also established the Seguin Boxing |
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Club, where he trained young boxers, and he was an active member |
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of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 61; and |
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WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife of 54 years, Kathy |
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Contreras, were blessed with a son, Carl, and four grandchildren, |
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Carlos, Elan, Kierdis, and Chaylyne; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he |
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gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued |
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counsel will not be forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, |
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and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished forever by his |
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family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences |
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to the bereaved family of Ruben Contreras; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Ruben Contreras. |
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Zaffirini |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on July 25, 2017, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |