TITLE: In memory of Joel Ayala Jr. of Kerrville.

SUMMARY: In memory of Joel Ayala Jr. of Kerrville.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The family and many friends of Joel Ayala Jr. of Kerrville were deeply saddened by the untimely passing of that beloved gentleman on April 28, 2015, at the age of 58; and WHEREAS, Born in Kerrville on May 19, 1956, Joel Ayala was the son of Joel and Emma Ayala; he attended Tivy High School and he went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University in 1978; for nearly two decades, he worked as a real estate broker with Carl Meek Ranch Sales; and WHEREAS, Elected by the voters of Kerr County, Precinct 2, Mr. Ayala became a county constable in 2000, an office he held for another 14 years; he further served his community as a Hill Country mounted peace officer and as an active member of Calvary Temple Church; and WHEREAS, Mr. Ayala shared 28 years of marriage with the former Brenda Jernigan; he took great pride in his two daughters, Tera and Andie, and he cherished the time he spent with his three grandchildren, Alyssa, Draven, and Brezlen, and his "granddog," Ziggy; and WHEREAS, Although his time on this earth was far too brief, Joel Ayala brought great joy to the lives of his loved ones, and they will forever carry him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Joel Ayala Jr. and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his daughters, Tera Ayala and Chandra "Andie" Paine; to his grandchildren, Alyssa, Draven, and Brezlen; to his sister, Diana Ayala; to his father, Joel Ayala Sr.; and to his other 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 Joel Ayala Jr. Murr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2921 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 30, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House