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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories |
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of Robert Avitua of Robstown, who passed away on January 7, 2021, at |
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the age of 81; and |
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WHEREAS, Robert Avitua was born to Severo Avitua and |
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Guadalupe Torres on November 19, 1939, in Corpus Christi, and he |
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grew up with five siblings, Jesse, Michael, Eva, Gloria, and Jo Ann; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Avitua |
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proudly served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and he |
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went on to a long career at the Corpus Christi Army Depot, where he |
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retired in 1993 after 29 years; a talented musician, particularly |
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on the accordion, he played regularly with bands in the area; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Avitua enjoyed the love |
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and support of his wife of 53 years, Maria, and he took great pride |
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in his children, Robert, Debra, and Velma; with the passing years, |
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he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include five |
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grandchildren, Hailie, Juan, Monica, Serena, and HeavenLee, and |
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three great-grandchildren, Aiden, Ethan, and Sophia; and |
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WHEREAS, Those who were privileged enough to share in this |
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esteemed man's love and friendship will always remember him with |
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great tenderness and affection; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robert Avitua and |
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extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends; and, be it |
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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 Robert |
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Avitua. |
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Herrero |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 219 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on March 18, 2021. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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