TITLE: In memory of Alberto Barrera of Rio Grande City.

SUMMARY: In memory of Alberto Barrera of Rio Grande City.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their memories of Alberto Barrera of Rio Grande City, who died on January 14, 2018, at the age of 87; and WHEREAS, The son of Bonifacio and Antonia Barrera, Alberto Barrera was born in Rio Grande City on August 17, 1930, and grew up with six siblings, Eduardo, Bonifacio, Benicio, Rogelio, Angelica, and Sylvia; he shared a rewarding marriage with his wife, Celia, that spanned 61 years, and he was the proud father of four children, Armandina, Alberto, Arnoldo, and Ambarina; later in life, he welcomed into his family eight grandchildren, Jos , Justin, Jocelin, Alberto, Adan, Armando, Araceli, and Connor, and a great-granddaughter, Juliette; and WHEREAS, After graduating from Rio Grande City High School in 1948, Mr. Barrera attended Pan American Junior College and went on to receive his bachelor's degree from Texas A&I College in 1952; he subsequently answered his nation's call to duty by serving in the U.S. Army for two years before embarking on a long and distinguished career as an educator; over the course of more than five decades, he taught for the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District, Pan American University, and South Texas College; and WHEREAS, Mr. Barrera also earned an impressive reputation as a folklorist and artist, performing his compositions across the United States and in Spain and Mexico, and he conducted extensive studies in his field at such institutions as Colgate University, Oklahoma State University, Universidad de Mexico, the University of North Texas, Universidad de Burgos Espa a, and La Universidad de Madrid en Espa a; and WHEREAS, Alberto Barrera lived a rich and purposeful life dedicated to his family, his profession, and his artistry, and he leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire all those who were fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Alberto Barrera and extend heartfelt sympathy to his relatives and many 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 Alberto Barrera. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 63 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on August 30, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House