[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E824]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF ROBERT GARZA

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2023

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life and 
service of Mr. Robert ``Bob'' Garza of Plano, Texas, who passed away on 
April 10, 2023.
  Mr. Garza was born on July 5, 1940, in San Marcos, Texas, to Antonio 
and Hortencia Garza. After graduating from high school, he briefly 
attended Southwest Texas State University before joining the United 
States Marine Corps. During his time in the Marines, Mr. Garza trained 
as an electrician and served overseas in Japan. He was an expert 
marksman and was honorably discharged as a Lance Corporal. Mr. Garza 
later returned to the U.S. and completed his degree in Mathematics.
  Mr. Garza later worked as a teacher and a computer programmer for the 
United Services Automobile Association. He eventually settled in Plano, 
Texas, where he served as the Vice President and Database Administrator 
for Bank of America. He married his wife Sherri, and together, they 
have 5 children and many more grandchildren. Mr. Garza retired in 2012 
after 33 years working with the bank.
  Those who knew Mr. Garza can tell you that he truly enjoyed spending 
time with his family and friends, who loved him dearly. He was very 
passionate about sports, traveling, music, and restoring classic cars. 
Moreover, Mr. Garza was a devoted man of faith and frequently attended 
the Memorial Presbyterian Church.
  I have requested the United States flag to be flown over our Nation's 
Capital to recognize Mr. Garza's life and service to our Nation. He 
will be dearly missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him.

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