87R20015 BPG-D
 
  By: Muñoz, Jr. H.R. No. 682
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the
  passing of Eulalio Muñoz Jr. of Mission on April 6, 2021, at the age
  of 65; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Eulalio Muñoz Sr. and Delfina Muñoz,
  "Lalo" Muñoz was born in Edinburg in 1955 and grew up with three
  older siblings, Miguel, Mario, and Maria; after graduating from
  Mission High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a
  radio teletype operator; he went on to attend The University of
  Texas-Pan American while also helping his parents manage their
  store, Mission Ice & Grocery; in the late 1970s, he established
  Muñoz Income Tax & Notary Service, and he later opened Lalo's
  Downtown Café and the United Insurance Agency; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Muñoz was a talented singer, guitarist, and
  keyboardist, and in 1968, he began performing with a close friend,
  Romeo Sanchez; pursuing his great passion, he recorded for a number
  of labels in South Texas and Mexico, appeared on the KGBT-TV show
  Aqui Rogelio, and performed at the Texas Citrus Fiesta as well as at
  clubs, restaurants, weddings, and other social events; in addition,
  he played at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, sang in
  the ACTS Choir at St. Paul's Catholic Church, and, for more than
  three decades, directed the choir for Spanish mass at St. Paul's;
  he was active in a number of community organizations; and
         WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Muñoz shared a fulfilling
  relationship with his wife, Leticia Muñoz, and he took great pride
  in his four children, Erika, Eriza, Eduardo, and Celeste, and his
  eight grandchildren, Victoria, Erik, Klariza, Brandon, Bennett,
  Aiden, Matthew, and Isabella; and
         WHEREAS, Although Lalo Muñoz will be deeply missed by those
  he left behind, they will forever treasure their memories of his
  laughter, his smile, and his great love for music and for his
  family; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Eulalio Muñoz 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 Lalo Muñoz.