R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to pay
 1-2     tribute to Tom Romanelli, who retired from his position with Del
 1-3     Rio Police Department in May 2000; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A native of Chicago, Officer Romanelli first came to
 1-5     Texas in 1958 as a member of the United States Air Force stationed
 1-6     at Laughlin Air Force Base; he met his wife, Yolanda, in Del Rio,
 1-7     and the couple were married in that city and lived there until his
 1-8     discharge in 1960, when they relocated to Chicago; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, The Romanellis moved back to Del Rio a decade later
1-10     and raised their three children in that southwestern Texas city;
1-11     Mr. Romanelli takes great pride in his close-knit family that now
1-12     includes five beloved grandchildren; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Over the course of his exemplary 28 years on the
1-14     force, Tom Romanelli's record was one of meritorious service,
1-15     loyalty, personal bravery, and self-sacrifice consistent with the
1-16     highest ideals of the law enforcement profession, and it is most
1-17     appropriate to take the opportunity presented by his retirement to
1-18     join the many people he has aided over the last three decades in
1-19     thanking him for an outstanding career in public service; now,
1-20     therefore, be it
1-21           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-22     Legislature hereby commend Tom Romanelli for his steadfast
1-23     commitment to the public welfare and extend to him sincere best
1-24     wishes for a happy and rewarding retirement; and, be it further
 2-1           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-2     prepared for Mr. Romanelli as an expression of high regard by the
 2-3     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                     Gallego
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 152 was adopted by the House on
         January 30, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House