1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 794 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-3 recognizing Chalio Acosta, an outstanding citizen of our state and 1-4 of the City of El Paso; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Born September 4, 1926, in El Paso, Chalio Acosta has 1-6 been married for 48 years to Eva Acosta and is the father of five 1-7 children; he was employed with a large distributor of construction 1-8 materials for 26 years, was a salesman for Continental Bond for six 1-9 years, and was self-employed in the export business for seven years; 1-10 and 1-11 WHEREAS, He is a well-known El Paso civic leader who was 1-12 elected to the position of City Representative District III, East 1-13 Central District, on June 5, 1993; his chief cause is organizing 1-14 athletic events for disadvantaged youths; he is president of the 1-15 Delta Softball League; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. Acosta is a man of many talents and interests 1-17 who gives generously of his time to his community; he is a member 1-18 of the El Paso Optimist Club and has counseled victims of crime 1-19 through special programs in the district attorney's office; he has 1-20 served on the City Community Development Steering Committee, the 1-21 City Zoological Board, and the City Parks and Recreation Board; and 1-22 WHEREAS, He was named the El Paso Optimist Club 1988 Rookie 1-23 of the Year and was selected for the El Paso Softball Hall of Fame; 2-1 he has a certificate of participation in the International Games 2-2 with El Paso and Juarez; and 2-3 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, 2-4 Chalio Acosta has played a significant role in the betterment of 2-5 the El Paso community, and he is a mentor and source of strength 2-6 to countless youths; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 75th Legislature, hereby commend Chalio Acosta on his accomplishments 2-9 and his contributions to the City of El Paso and extend best wishes 2-10 to him for the future; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him 2-12 as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-13 Shapleigh 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the above 2-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-18 on May 21, 1997. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate