By Uresti                                              H.R. No. 473
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                                 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.