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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 Jose Jesus Ruiz, who passed away on July 7, 2020, at the age of |
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93; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Hilario and Viviana Garza Ruiz, "Chuy" |
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Ruiz was born on March 5, 1927 in Jim Hogg County and grew up with |
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nine siblings, Salvador, Julian, Esperanza, Hilario, Gregorio, |
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Guadalupe, Juan, Viviana, and Refugia; and |
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WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Ruiz served |
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in the armed forces during World War II; at the time of his passing, |
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he was an active member of the American Legion and the oldest |
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veteran in Hebbronville; over the course his career as a mechanic, |
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he owned a wrecker company and worked with the ambulance service; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Ruiz enjoyed the love and |
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support of his wife, Odilia, and he took great pride in his |
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children, Rodemiro, Hilda, Rene, Roel, Ernesto, and Ricardo; with |
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the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to |
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include 22 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and |
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great-great-grandchildren; sustained by a deep faith, Mr. Ruiz was |
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a devoted member of the Catholic Church and was well known for his |
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willingness to help those in need; and |
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WHEREAS, A proud veteran and a caring husband, father, and |
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grandfather, Chuy Ruiz lived a full and generous life surrounded by |
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those he loved, and they will forever hold him close in their |
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hearts; 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 Jose Jesus Ruiz and |
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extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn his passing; 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 Chuy Ruiz. |