Bill Text: TX HCR13 | 2013 | 83rd Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Concurrent Resolution 13 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of World War II veteran Jacinto Romo of El Paso.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2)

Status: (Passed) 2013-08-19 - Signed by the Governor [HCR13 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HCR13-Enrolled.html



	H.C.R. No. 13



	HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

	WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
	temper the sorrow felt at the death of Jacinto Romo of El Paso on
	June 15, 2013, at the age of 89; and
	WHEREAS, A native of El Paso, Jay Romo grew up on the city's
	south side as one of eight children; he served his country in the
	United States Army during World War II, and he was awarded the
	Silver Star for his valor in the capture of more than 100 German
	soldiers near Montepiano, Italy, an event that led to a break in the
	enemy defense line; in addition, he drove an amphibious vehicle,
	transporting troops and supplies from ship to shore under fire,
	when his unit landed at Anzio, and he earned two Purple Hearts and a
	Bronze Star; and
	WHEREAS, This patriotic Texan was discharged from the 53rd
	Quartermaster Battalion in November 1945 and went on to pursue a
	career in the insurance industry; he started out selling policies
	and eventually operated his own agency; later, he switched to
	retail and sold furniture until his retirement in 1984; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply committed to the well-being of his fellow
	veterans, Mr. Romo was very active in the Military Order of the
	Purple Heart and helped others navigate the Veterans Administration
	system; his many accolades included the Michael Petricko Volunteer
	Service Officer Award; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Romo shared a fulfilling marriage with his wife,
	Aurora, before her passing; the devoted father of Gilbert, Patrick,
	and Bernadette, he also took great pride in his 16 grandchildren and
	22 great-grandchildren; he was a member of the Catholic Church; and
	WHEREAS, Brave, resolute, and compassionate, Jay Romo left an
	unmistakable imprint on the world as he moved through it, and those
	who were fortunate enough to know him will long remember his
	contributions to his country and his community; now, therefore, be
	it
	RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas,
	2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Jacinto Romo
	and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
	sons, Gilbert and Patrick Romo; to his daughter, Bernadette
	Gutierrez, and her husband, Mike; to his grandchildren and
	great-grandchildren; to his sisters, Ernestina Romo Newton, Rosa
	M. Romo Sanchez and her husband, Reynaldo, Concepcion Romo Colon,
	and Martha Roa Callaway; 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory
	of Jacinto Romo.

	Moody


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	President of the Senate	Speaker of the House


	I certify that H.C.R. No. 13 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on July 25, 2013.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House


	I certify that H.C.R. No. 13 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the Senate on July 26, 2013.

	______________________________
	Secretary of the Senate
	APPROVED: __________________
	Date

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	Governor