TITLE: In memory of Alvan Richard Sandoval of The Colony.

SUMMARY: In memory of Alvan Richard Sandoval of The Colony.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Alvan Richard Sandoval of The Colony, who died on January 25, 2017, at the age of 72; and WHEREAS, Richard Sandoval was born to Joseph Noe and Guadalupe Maria Maestas Sandoval on February 17, 1944, in Brighton, Colorado; he grew up with the companionship of nine siblings, and from an early age, he did farm work with his family; after graduating from high school, he entered the U.S. Navy, earning several medals for his exemplary service as a Seabee in Vietnam; and WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life, Mr. Sandoval settled in the San Francisco Bay area and worked for Ford Aerospace supervising computer operators; he eventually moved to North Texas, where he volunteered with The Colony Police Department and joined the American Legion, often serving as a sergeant at arms for the honor and color guards at flag ceremonies; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sandoval was the devoted father of three children, Alan and his wife, Allison, Jenell and her husband, Kerry, and David and his wife, Melissa; he enjoyed 38 rewarding years with his wife, the former Carol Larason, and he was an affectionate stepfather to her sons, Jeff and David; later in life, he took pleasure in welcoming many grandchildren and great-grandchildren into his family; and WHEREAS, A loving husband and father and a proud veteran, Richard Sandoval lived a full and generous life, and he will forever be a source of inspiration to those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Alvan Richard Sandoval and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family 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 Richard Sandoval. Fallon Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2520 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 28, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House