By Gallego H.R. No. 878 74R9947 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The many friends and relatives of Vicente G. Molinar 1-2 were deeply saddened by the passing of this esteemed gentleman on 1-3 October 14, 1994, at the age of 100; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born December 11, 1893, in Presidio, Mr. Molinar was 1-5 a lifelong resident of Alpine, and his neighbors and many friends 1-6 there looked up to him as a man of honor and integrity; and 1-7 WHEREAS, He eventually pursued a career in the construction 1-8 business, and in that field he was highly regarded for his hard 1-9 work, dedication, and expertise; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A devout Catholic, he enjoyed a rich and rewarding 1-11 relationship with his wife of many years, Candelaria Molinar, and 1-12 their marriage was blessed with seven cherished children; sadly, 1-13 Mr. Molinar was preceded in death by his wife and one son, Ramon 1-14 Molinar; and 1-15 WHEREAS, In recent years, this loving family grew to include 1-16 more than 100 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and 1-17 great-great-grandchildren, all of whom were a continuing source of 1-18 pride and joy to Mr. Molinar; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Throughout his long and distinguished life, Vicente 1-20 G. Molinar strove to exemplify the highest ideals of Christian 1-21 faith and charity, and although his presence is gone from us now, 1-22 his unique spirit will surely live on in the hearts and minds of 1-23 the many people whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Vicente G. Molinar 2-2 and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his 2-3 daughters, Amparo Gallego, Alicia Portillo, and Elva Espinoza; to 2-4 his sons, Vic Molinar, Raul Molinar, and Joe Molinar; to his 34 2-5 grandchildren; to his 62 great-grandchildren; to his 14 2-6 great-great-grandchildren; and to all the many friends and 2-7 relatives of this beloved gentleman; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-9 prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 2-10 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Vicente G. 2-11 Molinar.