R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of Robert "Bob" Longo on January 10,

 1-2     1997, at the age of 63, has brought a great loss to the family and

 1-3     many friends of this distinguished Houstonian; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Houston, Mr. Longo

 1-5     was highly regarded as the co-owner of National Terrazzo, Tile, and

 1-6     Marble Company, which his father founded more than 65 years ago;

 1-7     and

 1-8           WHEREAS, The Longos have a proud tradition of service to our

 1-9     state; Mr. Longo's father installed the Capitol's colorful terrazzo

1-10     floors in 1936, and 55 years later, Bob Longo and his brother,

1-11     Victor Longo, installed the new terrazzo in the Capitol Extension;

1-12     and

1-13           WHEREAS, In addition to his noteworthy professional

1-14     achievements, Mr. Longo will also be remembered for his altruism,

1-15     as he gave generously of his time, talents, and resources to assist

1-16     many worthy organizations in the Houston area; and

1-17           WHEREAS, An avid gardener as well, he planted vegetables each

1-18     season and kindly shared the bounties of his harvest with his many

1-19     friends and neighbors; and

1-20           WHEREAS, Bob Longo touched the lives of many people during

1-21     his years on this earth, and though his special presence will be

1-22     deeply missed, his memory will long endure in the hearts and minds

1-23     of all who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it

1-24           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-1     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert "Bob" Longo

 2-2     and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his

 2-3     beloved wife of 35 years, Ann "Suggie" Longo; to his sons, Marc and

 2-4     Victor; to his daughter, Lara; to his mother-in-law, Rose Caliva;

 2-5     to his cousins, Johnny Longo, Gino Longo, Dino Longo, Reno Longo,

 2-6     Bruno Longo, Gino Biasatti, and Dante Biasatti; to his

 2-7     brother-in-law and his wife, Sammy and Frances Jo Caliva; to his

 2-8     sister-in-law and her husband, Janet and John Lodge; and to his

 2-9     many other friends and relatives; and, be it further

2-10           RESOLVED,   That an official copy of this resolution be

2-11     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas

2-12     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of

2-13     Robert "Bob" Longo.

                                                                     Woolley

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 1023 was unanimously adopted by a

         rising vote of the House on May 30, 1997.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House