R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Jorge Salomon Maldonado of Harlingen will celebrate 1-2 his 40th birthday on June 27, 1999, and this memorable occasion is 1-3 indeed worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mr. Maldonado attended Harlingen High School and 1-5 Texas A&M University before graduating from Texas A&I University in 1-6 1982; that same year he had another occasion to celebrate as he was 1-7 united in matrimony with the former Maria del Rosario Rodriguez; 1-8 and 1-9 WHEREAS, This dedicated individual has helped to bolster 1-10 Harlingen's economy and provide employment opportunities for his 1-11 fellow citizens through his position at Tex-Steel Corporation and 1-12 through his own business, Distinctive Builders; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Maldonado gives freely of his time as a member 1-14 of various civic organizations and as a volunteer with local youth 1-15 sports in Harlingen; in addition, he and his family maintain an 1-16 active membership at St. Anthony's Church and work hard to help 1-17 those in their community who are in need of assistance; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Possessed of a strong sense of family values, 1-19 Mr. Maldonado has effected positive change through his teamwork 1-20 with his father and brothers and through a valued partnership with 1-21 his wife, Rosie, with whom he has provided loving guidance for 1-22 their three children, Christopher Ivan, Nicholas Lyle, and 1-23 Cassandra Ann; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Mr. Maldonado has long devoted himself to his family 2-1 and to his community; in doing so he has touched the lives of many 2-2 people, and it is truly appropriate that he be honored at this 2-3 time; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby congratulate Jorge Salomon Maldonado on the 2-6 occasion of his 40th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes 2-7 for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-9 prepared for Mr. Maldonado as an expression of high regard by the 2-10 Texas House of Representatives. Solis of Cameron _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1321 was adopted by the House on May 29, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House