Bill Text: TX HR132 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 132 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Leonel Rios Sr. of Taft.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-10-19 - Reported enrolled [HR132 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR132-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 132



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
	passing of Leonel Rios Sr. of Taft on August 9, 2021, at the age of
	87; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Fernando and Carolina Rios, Leo Rios was
	born in Kingsville on October 15, 1933, and he grew up with the
	companionship of a brother, Domingo; as a young boy, he moved with
	his family to Gregory and went on to graduate from Gregory High
	School; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Rios enjoyed a successful career as a purchasing
	agent and manager in the electronics industry, and he eventually
	became the owner and operator of International Electronics in
	Corpus Christi; in addition, he benefited his community as a board
	member for the Gregory-Portland Independent School District, and he
	often served as master of ceremonies for weddings and quinceañeras;
	and
	WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Rios was a devoted husband to
	his wife, Margarita, with whom he shared a rewarding union that
	spanned nearly 68 years; he took great pride in his eight children,
	Leonel, Diana, Gracie, Jake, Raquel, Celia, Victoria, and Ben, and
	with the passing years, he welcomed into his family 19
	grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; a man of deep faith, he
	was a lifelong congregant of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
	in Gregory; and
	WHEREAS, Although Leo Rios is deeply missed, this beloved man
	has left his family and friends with many cherished memories, and he
	will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
	Leonel Rios Sr. and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his
	passing; 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 Leonel Rios
	Sr.

	Herrero

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 132 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on October 18, 2021.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House