By Junell H.R. No. 708 75R12884 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Gilbert Turrieta has reached a memorable milestone 1-2 in his life with the occasion of his 40th birthday on April 23, 1-3 1997, and the members of this chamber are pleased to have this 1-4 opportunity to give him the recognition he deserves; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native of El Paso, Mr. Turrieta was born to Jose 1-6 and Maria Elena Turrieta a mere four decades ago, and he was 1-7 undoubtedly a model brother to his sisters Norma Turrieta Ayala and 1-8 Nancy Turrieta, although they could not be reached for comment; an 1-9 accomplished athlete during his youth, he did not allow his 1-10 interest in football, baseball, and basketball to distract him from 1-11 his educational goals, and he went on to earn a bachelor's degree 1-12 in finance and accounting from the University of North Texas; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Turrieta then embarked on a distinguished career 1-14 that has included tenures with the Legislative Budget Board, the 1-15 Texas Medical Association, and the Houston Chamber of Commerce, and 1-16 he has given freely of his time to a number of worthwhile community 1-17 organizations, including Seton Forum, the Austin Lyric Opera, the 1-18 Live Oak Theatre Board, and many others; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Despite his busy schedule, Mr. Turrieta has always 1-20 found time to pursue a variety of hobbies, such as jogging, 1-21 hunting, fishing, and traveling, but he has recently eschewed these 1-22 sedate leisure activities in favor of hitting the open road on his 1-23 new Harley-Davidson motorcycle; certainly none of his friends in 1-24 this chamber would suggest that he has gone "middle-aged crazy," 2-1 but perhaps this is an opportune time for them to remind him that 2-2 power ties and leather jackets just don't match; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Also known as "Pony," "Pench," "Lefty," and 2-4 "Poncho," Mr. Turrieta has accumulated more aliases than a bank 2-5 robber, and although no proof has emerged to indicate that these 2-6 nicknames are indicative of a lawbreaking nature, associates of 2-7 Mr. Turrieta would be well advised to watch for his face on 2-8 America's Most Wanted and Unsolved Mysteries, just in case; he has 2-9 further made a name for himself in the ranching industry, but 2-10 sadly, it may not be one he would have chosen for himself, as his 2-11 specialty seems to be buying cattle high and selling low; and 2-12 WHEREAS, Gilbert Turrieta is well known for his many fine 2-13 achievements and sterling qualities, and chief among these 2-14 qualities is his admirable sense of humor; the good-natured jests 2-15 included in this tribute are not intended to eclipse its sentiment, 2-16 for the members of this chamber are sincere in offering their good 2-17 wishes to Mr. Turrieta on this special day; now, therefore, be it 2-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-19 Legislature hereby honor Gilbert Turrieta on the occasion of his 2-20 40th birthday and extend to him warmest best wishes for continued 2-21 success and happiness in the years to come; and, be it further 2-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-23 prepared for Mr. Turrieta as an expression of high regard by the 2-24 Texas House of Representatives.