HR681 - In memory of Louis Parada Escalante.

      H.R. No. 681       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Louis Parada Escalante   were deeply saddened by his death on March 20, 2025, at the age of   86; and          WHEREAS, Born in San Antonio on November 20, 1938, Louis   Escalante was the son of Sebastian Escalante and Emilia Parada; he   was best known as a founding member and lead singer of the popular   Chicano soul group the Royal Jesters; and          WHEREAS, Formed on the west side of Alamo City in 1958, the   Royal Jesters fused rock and roll with traditional Mexican American   harmonies and performed in such local venues as Patio Andaluz, La   Salle, Plaza Juarez, and Municipal Auditorium; Mr. Escalante lent   his smooth and soulful vocals to hits like "My Angel of Love," "We   Go Together," and "Love Me"; and          WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Escalante was deeply devoted to   his family; he shared a rewarding marriage with his wife, Dora   Buentello Escalante, until her passing, and he took great pride in   his three children, Luis, Mike, and Lizette, and his seven   grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and          WHEREAS, Louis Escalante made vital contributions to Tejano   music through his singular talent, and his kindness, generosity,   and strength of character will be remembered by 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 Louis Parada   Escalante and extend profound condolences to the members of his   family: to his sons, Luis Escalante Jr. and his wife, Laura Linda,   and Mike Escalante and his wife, Fawn; to his daughter, Lizette   Pleasanton; to his grandchildren, Gianna Sky Solares, Lindsay   Denise Escalante, Zoe Kaitlyn Escalante, Marissa Chapa and her   husband, Joseph, Marc Anthony Escalante, Evon Pleasanton, and   Remington Pleasanton; to his great-grandchildren, Mateo, Marcelo,   and Maciel Chapa; to his brother, Richard E. Sifuentes; to his   sisters, Janie Martinez and Olga Villanueva; and to his other   relatives and friends and his many fans; 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 Louis   Escalante.     Lujan     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 681 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on April 9, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House