88(3) HR 132 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

	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 Noel Escobar, former mayor of the City of Escobares, on
	September 30, 2022, at the age of 87; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Escobares on January 10, 1935, to Niceforo
	Escobar and Adela Flores, Noel Escobar grew up with the
	companionship of four siblings, Joel, Hermila, Maria, and Emma;
	after graduating from Roma High School in 1953, he moved to San
	Antonio and attended Durham's Business College; he later continued
	his studies at St.  Mary's University, where he earned a bachelor of
	business administration degree in 1977; and
	WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr.  Escobar
	served as a member of the Marine Corps from January 1956 until July
	1959, when he received an honorable discharge at the rank of
	sergeant; he subsequently began a career in the civil service at
	Fort Sam Houston, and at the time of his retirement in 1997, he was
	the director of public works in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
	Business Management Division; and
	WHEREAS, Mr.  Escobar and his wife, the late Felipita Pena,
	eventually returned to his hometown of Escobares to be closer to
	family and to take up ranching on a full-time basis; after learning
	about some of the issues facing the community, he joined other
	volunteers in the campaign to make Escobares an independent city;
	and
	WHEREAS, In 2005, Mr.  Escobar was elected as the first mayor
	of the City of Escobares, and he continued to serve in that capacity
	until stepping down in December 2020; he never wavered in his
	dedication to improving the quality of life of his fellow citizens,
	and at the time of his death, he was planning to run for a seat on
	the city council in the upcoming election; and
	WHEREAS, Noel Escobar distinguished himself as an engaged
	citizen and a force for good in his community, and he will forever
	be a source of inspiration to the many people whose lives he
	touched; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of Noel Escobar and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his
	family: to his sisters, Hermila E. Garcia and her husband, Carlos,
	Maria Delia Rodriguez and her husband, Alonzo, and Emma Y. Vasquez
	and her husband, Mario; to his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and
	great-nephews; and to his other relatives and friends; 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 Noel
	Escobar.
	Guillen
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 132 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on November 1, 2023.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House