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.