TITLE: In memory of Carlos F. "Chiquis" Santos.

SUMMARY: In memory of Carlos F. "Chiquis" Santos.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Carlos F. Santos, who passed away on May 1, 2021, at the age of 66; and WHEREAS, The son of Jesus and Francisca Santos, "Chiquis" Santos was born in Weiser, Idaho, on August 23, 1954; he grew up with nine older siblings; and WHEREAS, Mr. Santos was joined in matrimony to Emma Fuentes in 1973, and they shared a fulfilling relationship of 43 years until her passing; together, they raised three daughters, Irma, Elsa, and Karla, and their treasured family eventually grew to include 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Early in his career, Mr. Santos was employed by the City of Eagle Pass; he went on to become a bus driver for the Eagle Pass Independent School District, serving in that capacity for 35 years, and he was known by many in the community for his cheerful personality and dedication; he was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, and he delighted in doing carpentry projects and riding his motorcycle; and WHEREAS, Although Chiquis Santos will be deeply missed, he has left his loved ones with a wealth of memories that they will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Carlos F. Santos and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his daughters, Irma Linda Santos, Elsa Patricia Santos, and Karla Reyes; to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 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 Carlos Santos. Morales of Maverick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1143 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 23, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House