Bill Text: TX HR483 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Gary G. Porras of El Paso.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-04-13 - Reported enrolled [HR483 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR483-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 483

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Gary G. Porras of El Paso on December 29, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Gary Porras was born in Mexico in Camargo,
Chihuahua, to Tito Porras and Soledad Yanez; as a young man, he
immigrated to El Paso, where he made his home for the rest of his
life; and
WHEREAS, In 1969, Mr. Porras married Mireille Martinez and
together they founded Garick Electric Company in 1977; now known as
The Garick Group, Inc., the business flourished and today it is one
of the largest subcontractors in the region; Mr. Porras continued
to serve as chairman of the board until the time of his passing;
additionally, he was involved with numerous boards and civic
organizations, including the City of El Paso Plan Commission, the
City of El Paso Civil Service Commission, and Thomason Hospital
Board of Managers; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of a marriage that spanned 51 years,
Mr. and Mrs. Porras were blessed with four children, Richard, Gary,
Giselle, and Ruby, as well as nine grandchildren and a
great-granddaughter; a devoted family man, Mr. Porras liked
nothing better than spending time with his wife and children, and he
enjoyed telling anyone who would listen about his grandchildren and
great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Admired for his kindness and strength of character,
Gary Porras lived a life that was rich in personal and professional
achievements, and he will forever be a source of inspiration to all
who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gary G. Porras and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Mireille Porras; to his children, Richard Porras and his
wife, Regina, Gary Paul Porras and his wife, Cecilia, Giselle
Aguayo and her husband, Christian, and Ruby Vasquez and her
husband, Steve; to his grandchildren, Raina, Phillip, Genelle,
Gregory, Itzel, Christian, Alondra, Noah, and Emmy; to his
great-grandchild, Syrena; to his brothers and sisters, Sergio
Porras, Tito Porras, Hortencia Wilson, Consuelo Arellano, Carolina
Triolo, and Pilar Fellows; 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 Gary
Porras.
Fierro
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 483 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 9, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House