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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to |
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a close with the passing of John Paul Flores of Weslaco on May 12, |
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2019, at the age of 70; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Jose Flores and Esther Gonzalez, John |
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Flores was born on January 25, 1949; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Flores enjoyed a rewarding 37-year career with |
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the City of Weslaco, where his exemplary record of service included |
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working as director of public works and as a volunteer firefighter; |
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moreover, he answered his nation's call to duty by serving 21 years |
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in the U.S. National Guard; and |
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WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Flores cherished his wife, |
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Maria, and his three children, Manuel, Valerie, and Anissa; with |
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the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to |
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include nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Flores was a loving and devoted husband and |
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father, and he was admired as a man who gave generously of his time |
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as a volunteer and who never shied away from helping out his |
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friends, neighbors, and fellow citizens, no matter the situation; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Although John Paul Flores will be deeply missed, he |
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has left his loved ones with a wealth of memories that they will |
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forever treasure; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John Paul Flores and |
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extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, |
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Maria Eva Flores; to his children, Manuel Flores, Valerie Martinez, |
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and Anissa Flores; to his siblings, Joe Flores Jr., Moises Flores, |
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Linda Cadena, and Mary Cano; to his half-sister, Cynthia |
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Flores-Gregorich; to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; |
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and to his other relatives and many 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 John Paul |
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Flores. |
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Martinez |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2033 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on May 27, 2019. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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