R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Florentino "Lico" Subia of El Paso marks a
 1-2     noteworthy milestone in his life when he celebrates his 70th
 1-3     birthday on March 5, 2001; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born on March 5, 1931, Mr. Subia had a commendable
 1-5     26-year career with Western Union that was interrupted by his
 1-6     distingished military service during the Korean War; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, A man of diverse interests, he was a competitive
 1-8     boxer in his youth and began his own team and training program in
 1-9     1984; he is also a community activist who led a successful campaign
1-10     to have a street in his neighborhood renamed in memory of his
1-11     brother, Alfredo "Baby" Subia, a promising young boxer who gave his
1-12     life in service to this country during World War II; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Mr. Subia is a motorcycle enthusiast as well who met
1-14     First Lady Laura Bush when he invited her to his neighborhood to
1-15     see the mural painted on the home he shares with his wife, Mickie,
1-16     and later remade her acquaintance at a fundraiser for the El Paso
1-17     Public Library Literacy Center when a vintage 1976 Harley Davidson
1-18     motorcycle was dedicated in her honor; and
1-19           WHEREAS, In addition, his love of motorcycles led him to
1-20     found the Iron Horses in 1978; this notable bike club is now
1-21     affiliated and working with the Reach for a Star organization to
1-22     help terminally ill children; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Mr. Subia is a loving husband, father, and
1-24     grandfather, and his many good works and deeds speak volumes about
 2-1     his immense character and commitment to his community; moreover, he
 2-2     has enriched the lives of countless people, and as he celebrates
 2-3     his 70th birthday, it is truly a pleasure to pay tribute to him;
 2-4     now, therefore, be it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-6     Legislature hereby congratulate Florentino "Lico" Subia on the
 2-7     joyous event of his 70th birthday and extend to him sincere best
 2-8     wishes for continued good fortune and happiness; and, be it further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-10     prepared for Mr. Subia as an expression of high regard by the Texas
2-11     House of Representatives.
                                                                      Chavez
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 416 was adopted by the House on March
         1, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House