Bill Text: TX HR1192 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Enrique "Rick" Dovalina of Houston.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-26 - Reported enrolled [HR1192 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR1192-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1192

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Enrique Dovalina of Houston, an esteemed civil
rights champion and friend to many, passed away on May 3, 2021, at
the age of 72; and
WHEREAS, Born in Laredo on August 18, 1948, Rick Dovalina
grew up in Corpus Christi and earned a bachelor's degree in business
at Texas A&M University-Kingsville; he worked in the insurance
industry before going on to graduate from the University of Houston
Law Center and opening a successful practice in personal injury,
worker's compensation, criminal, and family law; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dovalina was a longtime member of the League of
United Latin American Citizens Council 673 and served the
organization in a range of capacities, including as director of
District 8 and as national legal counsel; in 1998, he was elected to
the first of four terms as national president; among other
accomplishments, he oversaw publication of the LULAC Civil Rights
Manual, opened the organization's state office in Austin, and
worked closely with two presidents, Bill Clinton and George W.
Bush, on many crucial civil rights matters; a tireless advocate for
Latinos across the country, he strove to ensure that every voice was
heard; during his exemplary tenure, he also served on the board of
the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility and chaired
its governance committee; in later years, he continued his efforts
to advance his community, and he was a wise and generous mentor to
numerous people seeking to effect meaningful change; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Dovalina was supported by
the love and encouragement of his wife of 27 years, Lisa Alcantar
Dovalina; he was the proud father of two sons, Richard and Michael;
and
WHEREAS, Rick Dovalina made a lasting, positive impact as a
stalwart defender of justice and equality, and all who had the good
fortune to know him will forever treasure their memories of his
warmth, his keen intellect, and his deep compassion for the most
vulnerable; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Enrique "Rick"
Dovalina and extend sincere sympathy to his loved ones; 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 Rick
Dovalina.
Hernandez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1192 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 23, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House