87R26577 CJM-D
 
  By: Hernandez H.R. No. 1192
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Enrique Dovalina of Houston, an esteemed civil
  rights champion and friend to many, passed away on May 3, 2021, at
  the age of 72; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Laredo on August 18, 1948, Rick Dovalina
  grew up in Corpus Christi and earned a bachelor's degree in business
  at Texas A&M University-Kingsville; he worked in the insurance
  industry before going on to graduate from the University of Houston
  Law Center and opening a successful practice in personal injury,
  worker's compensation, criminal, and family law; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Dovalina was a longtime member of the League of
  United Latin American Citizens Council 673 and served the
  organization in a range of capacities, including as director of
  District 8 and as national legal counsel; in 1998, he was elected to
  the first of four terms as national president; among other
  accomplishments, he oversaw publication of the LULAC Civil Rights
  Manual, opened the organization's state office in Austin, and
  worked closely with two presidents, Bill Clinton and George W.
  Bush, on many crucial civil rights matters; a tireless advocate for
  Latinos across the country, he strove to ensure that every voice was
  heard; during his exemplary tenure, he also served on the board of
  the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility and chaired
  its governance committee; in later years, he continued his efforts
  to advance his community, and he was a wise and generous mentor to
  numerous people seeking to effect meaningful change; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Dovalina was supported by
  the love and encouragement of his wife of 27 years, Lisa Alcantar
  Dovalina; he was the proud father of two sons, Richard and Michael;
  and
         WHEREAS, Rick Dovalina made a lasting, positive impact as a
  stalwart defender of justice and equality, and all who had the good
  fortune to know him will forever treasure their memories of his
  warmth, his keen intellect, and his deep compassion for the most
  vulnerable; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Enrique "Rick"
  Dovalina and extend sincere sympathy to his loved ones; 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 Rick
  Dovalina.