By Uresti H.R. No. 473 76R9910 JBR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Honorable Edmundo M. Zaragoza of San Antonio 1-2 celebrated his 55th birthday on March 2, 1999, and this memorable 1-3 occasion is indeed deserving of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Judge Zaragoza has served the citizens of the south 1-5 side of San Antonio as justice of the peace of Precinct 5 since 1-6 1991 and has been noted for his honesty, fairness, and willingness 1-7 to help those in need; and 1-8 WHEREAS, This civic-minded leader was a member of various 1-9 community organizations, including the Alamo Community College 1-10 District Board, the Harlandale School Board, and the Justice of the 1-11 Peace & Constable Association of Texas; he is also a participant in 1-12 the school mentoring program; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A man of devotion, Judge Zaragoza is a member of 1-14 Saint Lawrence Catholic Church; he is also a member of the Knights 1-15 of Columbus Council #6757 and contributes his time to the 1-16 Harlandale Little League; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Judge Zaragoza has enjoyed a strong and lasting 1-18 relationship with his wife, Eloise, and together they have raised 1-19 four daughters, Elisa, Yvette, Veronica, and Dolores; and 1-20 WHEREAS, This fine man has long dedicated himself to his 1-21 community, effecting positive change in the lives of many people, 1-22 and on this auspicious occasion it is truly appropriate that he be 1-23 honored; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the Honorable Edmundo M. Zaragoza 2-2 on the occasion of his 55th birthday and extend to him sincere best 2-3 wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Judge Zaragoza as an expression of high regard by the 2-6 Texas House of Representatives.