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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort |
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those saddened by the passing of Rene Alcala of Buda on October 12, |
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2022, at the age of 65; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Helen and Pedro Alcala, Rene Alcala was |
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born in Buda on September 29, 1957, and he grew up with the |
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companionship of two siblings, Ernest and Linda; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1980, Mr. Alcala's parents founded Helen's Casa |
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Alde, which became a beloved Buda restaurant; following the passing |
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of his father in 1992 and his mother in 2017, Mr. Alcala played a |
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prominent role in operating Helen's, and he distinguished himself |
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as a skilled and dedicated business leader; he helped guide the |
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restaurant through a number of challenges, including a devastating |
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fire that occurred in 2020; and |
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WHEREAS, An avid sports fan, Mr. Alcala enjoyed rooting on |
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The University of Texas Longhorns, the San Antonio Spurs, and the |
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Dallas Cowboys; above all else, he cherished time spent with his |
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family; and |
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WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Rene Alcala |
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leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far |
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richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured |
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place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Rene Alcala and |
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extend sincere condolences 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 Rene |
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Alcala. |