TITLE: In memory of Luis Angel Valls of Corpus Christi.

SUMMARY: In memory of Luis Angel Valls of Corpus Christi.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort those saddened by the passing of Luis Angel Valls of Corpus Christi on May 1, 2022, at the age of 94; and WHEREAS, Luis Valls was born to Joseph and Lucrecia Valls in 1928 in Sinton, and he grew up with nine siblings, Bessie, Andy, Robert, Alma, Lily, Joe, Arnold, Ernesto, and Eddie; a proud veteran of the United States Navy, he served during World War II and the Korean War before his honorable discharge in 1954; and WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life, Mr. Valls became one of the first Mexican American members of the Corpus Christi Fire Department; he served with the agency for nearly three decades, and over the course of his career, he was recognized twice for valor; he also had the distinction of responding to the first ambulance call following the creation of the department's EMT program; and WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. Valls was a valued congregant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church; he was active with Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Corpus Christi Pan American Golf Association, and in his leisure hours, he enjoyed playing golf, hunting, and studying history; and WHEREAS, Mr. Valls shared a rewarding union with his beloved wife, Olga, for 64 years until her passing; he was the devoted father of four children, Robert, Richard, John, and Rodney, and with the passing years, he had had the joy of seeing his family grow to include four grandchildren, Ashley, Kevin, Joseph Jacob, and Mia, and two great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Kensley; and WHEREAS, Luis Valls fought courageously in defense of his nation and then returned home to serve his community with equal commitment, and all those who had the pleasure of sharing in his love and affection will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Luis Angel Valls and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn his passing; 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 Luis Angel Valls. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 503 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 16, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House