Bill Text: TX HR271 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 271 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Louis Gilbert Ayala of Fort Worth.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-23 - Reported enrolled [HR271 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR271-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 271



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
	meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
	of Louis Gilbert Ayala of Fort Worth, who passed away on January 14,
	2021, at the age of 90; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Maria and Eutimio Ayala, Louis Ayala was
	born in Hartford City, Indiana, on July 21, 1930, and he grew up in
	Fort Worth with the companionship of 13 siblings, Joe, Stanley,
	Anne, Isabel, Dolores, Carmen, Michael, Rosie, Cora, Juanita,
	Teresa, John, and Jesse; possessed of an entrepreneurial spirit
	from an early age, he began shining shoes outside of local
	businesses when he was just eight years old, and he was later hired
	to shine shoes at a neighborhood barber shop; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ayala enrolled in barber school when he turned
	14, and at age 15, he began a career as a professional barber that
	would span 75 years; in 1958, he opened his own shop, which he
	continued to operate until 2019, when he leased it to other barbers
	and joined his wife at her salon; known for his generosity,
	kindness, and humor, he maintained a clientele of loyal customers,
	with generations of families coming to him for haircuts as well as
	for conversation and camaraderie; additionally, his skillful work
	earned him the attention of a film production company, and he was a
	consultant and stylist for period films such as JFK and Born on the
	Fourth of July; in 2020, he was recognized by the Texas Department
	of Licensing and Regulation as the oldest active barber in the
	state, and the Fort Worth City Council honored him for his 75 years
	of service; and
	WHEREAS, An engaged citizen, Mr. Ayala volunteered his time
	by cutting hair at area nursing homes; he was also a longtime
	advocate for the advancement of the Hispanic and North Side
	communities; an avid golfer, he served on the City of Fort Worth
	Golf Advisory Committee, where his contributions led to the
	redevelopment of Rockwood Golf Course; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Ayala enjoyed the love and
	support of his wife, Delia, with whom he shared a rewarding union of
	five decades; he took great pride in his children, Emily, Louis,
	Sam, Melissa Ann, Maria Melissa, Cecilia, and the late Albert E.
	Ayala, and he was further blessed with 16 grandchildren and
	numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, While the death of Louis Ayala brings immeasurable
	sorrow to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy that will long
	be treasured by those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Louis Gilbert Ayala
	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 Louis
	Ayala.

	Romero, Jr.

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 271 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 18, 2021.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House