Bill Text: TX HR2246 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Benjamin Aviles of McGregor.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-06-01 - Reported enrolled [HR2246 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR2246-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 2246

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Benjamin Aviles of McGregor, who passed away on April 8, 2011, at
the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, Born on July 2, 1930, in Seguin, Ben Aviles was the
son of Miguel and Virginia Aviles; he worked with the Santa Fe
Railroad and in farming before beginning a notable career with the
City of McGregor Public Works Department that spanned 28 years;
active in his community, he was a former member of the Mexican
American Association Hall in McGregor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Aviles married Cecilia Lucio on October 4, 1952,
at a ceremony held in Waco; the couple shared a rewarding
relationship and became the parents of eight children, Victor,
Daniel, Adam, Diana, Virginia, Angela, Tommie, and Elma; with the
passing years, they saw their family grow to include 17
grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and a
great-great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Although Ben Aviles will be deeply missed, he will
always be remembered with great affection by all those who held him
dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Benjamin Aviles and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Cecilia Aviles; to his sons, Victor, Daniel, and Adam Aviles; to his
daughters, Diana Zapata and her husband, Jose, Virginia Salazar and
her husband, Carlos, Angela Cruz and her husband, Mario, and Tommie
Estrada and her husband, Steven; to his 17 grandchildren, his 16
great-grandchildren, and his great-great-grandchild; and to his
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ben
Aviles.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2246 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House