TITLE: In memory of Marcelo Rios of El Paso.

SUMMARY: In memory of Marcelo Rios of El Paso.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Marcelo Rios of El Paso, who passed away on January 26, 2014, at the age of 71; and WHEREAS, Mr. Rios was born in Ysleta on July 26, 1942, one of 12 children of Emilio and Paula Rios; he graduated from Clint High School with honors and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in business administration from The University of Texas at El Paso; and WHEREAS, Continuing a proud family tradition of service in the military, Mr. Rios enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he achieved the rank of airman first class and garnered numerous commendations; he subsequently began a civilian career at Farah Manufacturing as a payroll supervisor, and he retired from his position as labor relations manager after 26 years with the El Paso Electric Company; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Rios was blessed with the love and support of his wife of 47 years, Maria Antonia, and his two children, Marnia and Omar; he treasured the time he spent with his family, and his favorite pastimes were fishing and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys; and WHEREAS, Marcelo Rios enjoyed a life that was rich in the intangibles that matter most, and he is deeply missed by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Marcelo Rios and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Maria Antonia Rios; to his children, Marnia Davis and her husband, Mike, and Omar Rios and his wife, Mina; to his grandson, Saia Rios; to his siblings, Emma, Emilio, Rosie, Manny, Margie, Betty, Sammy, and Lillian; 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 Marcelo Rios. Gonz lez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1148 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 11, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House