HR332 - In memory of George S. Cavazos Sr. of Cameron County.

      H.R. No. 332       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to   a close with the passing of George S. Cavazos Sr. of Cameron County   on January 23, 2025, at the age of 85; and          WHEREAS, George Cavazos was born in Weslaco on November 1,   1939, to Ignacio and Matilde Cavazos, and he proudly served his   country as a member of the U.S. Army; and          WHEREAS, For more than 45 years, Mr. Cavazos worked as a truck   driver; committed to his fellow citizens, he served as an alderman   and as a member of the Santa Rosa Volunteer Fire Department; he also   volunteered with the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo for   over a quarter century and coached youth football games; he was a   lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Santa Rosa; and          WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Cavazos was blessed with   the love and support of his wife, Juanita, and they shared a   rewarding marriage of nearly six decades; the couple raised 5   children, Yvonne, George, Veronica, Patricia, and Edna, and they   welcomed 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren into their   treasured family; Mr. Cavazos enjoyed getting dressed up to go   dancing with his wife, and he supported his children and   grandchildren at their sports events and award ceremonies; he liked   playing softball and golf, fishing, and deer hunting; above all, he   cherished spending time with his loved ones at his parents' ranch in   Progreso; and          WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his   community, George Cavazos earned the lasting respect and admiration   of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of George S. Cavazos   Sr. and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his family:   to his wife, Juanita G. Cavazos; to his children, Yvonne Gomez and   her husband, Conrado, George Cavazos Jr., Veronica Ruiz and her   husband, Danny, Patricia Cavazos-Torres and her husband, Hector,   and Edna Olmedo and her husband, Rudy; to his grandchildren, Eric,   Nyssa, Joe, Isaac, Jazlyn, Isabella, Jason, Ivan, Julius, and Noah;   to his great-grandchildren, Luke and Sophia; to his siblings,   Mirtala Garcia, Arnold, Ignacio, Juan, and Camilo Cavazos, and   Matilde Cavazos Pinales; and to his other relatives and friends;   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 George   Cavazos.     Longoria     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 332 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on March 6, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House