TITLE: In memory of Andrew "Chito" Garcia of Waco.

SUMMARY: In memory of Andrew "Chito" Garcia of Waco.

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WHEREAS, Loved ones are mourning the loss of Andrew Garcia of Waco, who passed away on March 12, 2011, at the age of 76; and WHEREAS, "Chito" Garcia was born on November 30, 1934, in Otto to Joe Marie and Eulojia Fernandez Garcia; he took great pride in his work maintaining the facilities at a local day care and brought happiness to others with the warm smile that he always wore beneath his ever-present black hat; and WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia was the devoted father of 8 children, Victoria, Angie, Eva, Rita, Denise, Tony, Michael, and Andrew, and over the years, he knew the joy of welcoming 23 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren into his family; and WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Chito Garcia will remember the way he touched their lives with his kindness and his friendship, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Andrew "Chito" Garcia and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and Randy Guidry, Eva and Ray Sisneroz, Rita and Guadalupe Calderon, and Denise Cruz; to his sons and daughter-in-law, Michael Garcia and Andrew and Maria Garcia; to his sisters, Anita Aguilar, Ophelia Jimenez, and Jovita Hernandez; to his brother, Ray Garcia; 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 Chito Garcia. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1281 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 21, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House