H.R. No. 553 is a resolution honoring the memory of Ruben Reyna Sr., who passed away on March 5, 2025, at the age of 85. Born in Weslaco, Texas, on October 26, 1939, he was a beloved family man, husband to Juanita Alvarado, and father to four children. Ruben and his wife operated Ruben's Body Shop for nearly sixty years, earning recognition in the community, including the Readers' Choice Award for Best Auto Body Shop in 2019. He was known for his warm interactions with customers, his devout faith as a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, and his talents as an accordion player.
The resolution expresses deep condolences to Ruben Reyna's family, including his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, acknowledging the profound impact he had on their lives and the legacy he leaves behind. It concludes with a directive for an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for his family and notes that the Texas House of Representatives will adjourn in his memory. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the House on March 31, 2025.