Bill Text: TX HR503 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 503

Bill Title: In memory of Luis Angel Valls of Corpus Christi.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-17 - Reported enrolled [HR503 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR503-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 503



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort
	those saddened by the passing of Luis Angel Valls of Corpus Christi
	on May 1, 2022, at the age of 94; and
	WHEREAS, Luis Valls was born to Joseph and Lucrecia Valls in
	1928 in Sinton, and he grew up with nine siblings, Bessie, Andy,
	Robert, Alma, Lily, Joe, Arnold, Ernesto, and Eddie; a proud
	veteran of the United States Navy, he served during World War II and
	the Korean War before his honorable discharge in 1954; and
	WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life, Mr. Valls became one of
	the first Mexican American members of the Corpus Christi Fire
	Department; he served with the agency for nearly three decades, and
	over the course of his career, he was recognized twice for valor; he
	also had the distinction of responding to the first ambulance call
	following the creation of the department's EMT program; and
	WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. Valls was a valued
	congregant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church; he was
	active with Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
	and the Corpus Christi Pan American Golf Association, and in his
	leisure hours, he enjoyed playing golf, hunting, and studying
	history; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Valls shared a rewarding union with his beloved
	wife, Olga, for 64 years until her passing; he was the devoted
	father of four children, Robert, Richard, John, and Rodney, and
	with the passing years, he had had the joy of seeing his family grow
	to include four grandchildren, Ashley, Kevin, Joseph Jacob, and
	Mia, and two great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Kensley; and
	WHEREAS, Luis Valls fought courageously in defense of his
	nation and then returned home to serve his community with equal
	commitment, and all those who had the pleasure of sharing in his
	love and affection will forever hold him close in their hearts; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Luis Angel Valls and
	extend heartfelt sympathy 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 Luis Angel
	Valls.

	Herrero

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 503 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 16, 2023.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House