By Gallego                                             H.R. No. 883
       74R9910 PFG-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The passing of Henry DeLaO on October 23, 1994, at
    1-2  the age of 67, brought great sadness to the many friends and
    1-3  relatives of this esteemed citizen of Alpine; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, A native of Bronte, Mr. DeLaO was born in 1927 and
    1-5  moved in his youth to Alpine, where he owned and operated a local
    1-6  service station for more than three decades; his establishment was
    1-7  a favorite landmark for local residents who would stop by regularly
    1-8  to chat and refuel, and it also served as a welcome sight in this
    1-9  remote area to many visitors traveling to and from nearby Big Bend
   1-10  National Park; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, This remarkable gentleman was a staunch patriot and
   1-12  a distinguished Navy veteran who placed a high value on the
   1-13  military service of his fellow veterans to our country as a loyal
   1-14  member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion; a
   1-15  man of deep religious convictions as well, he maintained his strong
   1-16  devotion to God as a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church;
   1-17  and
   1-18        WHEREAS, Mr. DeLaO was above all dedicated to the needs of
   1-19  his close-knit family, to whom he served as a constant source of
   1-20  support, guidance, and inspiration; in recent years, the DeLaO
   1-21  family grew to include 17 grandchildren who brought great joy to
   1-22  their grandfather with their exploits and achievements; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, Much loved by the residents of his community, Henry
   1-24  DeLaO touched the lives of many people during his years on this
    2-1  earth and will long be remembered in the Alpine community for his
    2-2  warmth, integrity, and concern for his fellowman; now, therefore,
    2-3  be it
    2-4        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
    2-5  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Henry DeLaO and
    2-6  extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family:  to his wife,
    2-7  Esperanza DeLaO; to his daughters, Olga DeLaO and Melba D. Cobos;
    2-8  to his sons, Henry, Jr., Danny, Ricky, Glenn, and Hector DeLaO; to
    2-9  his mother, Manuela DeLaO; to his sister, Frances Rios; to his
   2-10  brothers, Frank, Pete, and Joe DeLaO; to his 17 grandchildren; and
   2-11  to the many other friends and relatives of this fine man; and, be
   2-12  it further
   2-13        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-14  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
   2-15  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Henry
   2-16  DeLaO.