85R11657 JCD-D
 
  By: Uresti H.R. No. 729
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A caring and purposeful life drew to a close with the
  passing of Pedro M. Valdez Jr. of San Antonio on May 11, 2016, at the
  age of 58; and
         WHEREAS, Born on March 28, 1958, Pedro Valdez was a skilled
  carpenter who was passionate about his craft; he shared 35 years of
  marriage with his beloved wife, Irene, and over the years, he took
  great pride in watching their family grow to include five sons,
  Pedro Valdez III, and Pedro Steven, Mark Anthony, Christopher
  Michael, and Miquel Raphael Valdez, two daughters, Stephanie Valdez
  and Elizabeth Belle Hinojosa, and seven grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, A devoted father, Mr. Valdez was always available to
  offer support and encouragement to his children in all of their
  endeavors; as his sons grew up, he spent countless hours coaching
  them in football, and he also volunteered with them in Boy Scouts;
  and
         WHEREAS, Pedro Valdez was admired by friends, neighbors, and
  peers for his willingness to help out in moments of need, and
  although he will be deeply missed, his loved ones may find comfort
  in remembering the wonderful times that they shared with him and the
  kindness and generosity with which he lived; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Pedro M. Valdez Jr.
  and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Pedro
  Valdez.