R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On April 20, 1997, Maria Cedillos celebrated her 1-2 113th birthday, and it is indeed fitting on this remarkable 1-3 occasion to honor her for her many accomplishments; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born in Villahumada, Mexico, Mrs. Cedillos has spent 1-5 the last century as a valued resident of Fabens, and her 1-6 independent spirit and lively sense of humor have enriched the 1-7 lives of all those who have known her; and 1-8 WHEREAS, During the course of her life, Mrs. Cedillos has 1-9 witnessed many of the great historical events of the era firsthand, 1-10 and one of her most noteworthy memories is that of seeing the 1-11 legendary Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa in battle; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Though confined to her bed, Mrs. Cedillos is still 1-13 possessed of great natural vitality and vigor, and her commitment 1-14 to good health led her last year to quit her lifelong smoking 1-15 habit, an impressive achievement at any age; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Maria Cedillos has lived a life as full as it is 1-17 long, and in sharing her wide breadth of experience with her 1-18 friends and family, she has contributed immeasurably to the life of 1-19 her community; an exemplary role model for her fellow Texans, she 1-20 is truly worthy of special praise and recognition at this time; 1-21 now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby congratulate Maria Cedillos on the occasion of 1-24 her 113th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for 2-1 continued happiness in the future; and, be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-3 prepared for Mrs. Cedillos as an expression of high regard by the 2-4 Texas House of Representatives. Chavez Serna _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1090 was adopted by the House on May 30, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House