SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 379

In Memory

of

Genovevo Rubalcaba

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Genovevo Rubalcaba, who died August 18, 2018, at the age of 89; and

WHEREAS, Genovevo Rubalcaba was an exemplary citizen who was widely respected and admired in his community for his many achievements; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Rubalcaba and his beloved wife, Elvira Rubalcaba, were blessed with a wonderful marriage; he took great pride in teaching his children, Alfredo Rubalcaba, Maria Leonor Rubalcaba, Maria Julia Munsil, Pablo Rubalcaba, and the late Genovevo Rubalcaba Jr., to be strong and self-reliant; his 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren were a source of much pride and joy for him; and

WHEREAS, He served with distinction for more than 30 years with the Brownsville Housing Authority, and he was a valued supervisor and mentor at Solice-Full-Color Digital Signs and Advertising Solutions; he was an avid hunter and fisherman and a fan of the Dallas Cowboys; and

WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and generosity, he gave unselfishly to others, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and

WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Genovevo Rubalcaba; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Genovevo Rubalcaba.

Lucio

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 12, 2019, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate