In memory of Amado Robledo of McAllen.

89(R) HR 1258 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1258

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their

memories of Amado Robledo of McAllen, who passed away on May 2,

2025, at the age of 88; and

WHEREAS, Amado Robledo was born in Weslaco on August 20,

1936, to Amado Robledo and Benita Cantu; he played basketball at

Weslaco High School and Pan American University, and he earned a

doctorate and certification in banking; answering his nation's call

to duty, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps as a member of its

basketball team; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Robledo served as an assistant football coach at

Monterrey Tech University, and during his tenure, the team won a

national championship; he was also an assistant athletic director

at Pan American University, and he provided color commentary for

the Spanish broadcast of a Dallas Cowboys game during the 1980s; in

his late 40s, he began attending law school, and after graduating

and passing the bar, he established a successful private practice

in McAllen; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Robledo enjoyed the love

and support of his wife, Angeles, and he took great pride in their

children; and

WHEREAS, Although Amado Robledo is deeply missed, memories of

his passion for life, his strength, and his devotion to his family

remain to comfort and inspire those he leaves behind; now,

therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Amado Robledo and

extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,

Angeles Robledo; to his children, Robbie, Ronnie, Carlos, Celeste,

Maricela, Marissa, Benita, Claudia, Lorena, Monica, and Rogelio;

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 Amado

Robledo.

Martinez

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1258 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House