By Flores                                              H.R. No. 703
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, On March 16, 2001, Juan Lozano of Madero passed away
 1-2     at the age of 84, bringing a profound sense of loss to the family
 1-3     and friends of this esteemed Texan; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born August 29, 1916, Mr. Lozano was a first
 1-5     generation U.S. citizen whose life serves as a testament to the
 1-6     values of hard work and integrity; in 1944, he married Guadalupe
 1-7     Saenz Ochoa, with whom he had 4 sons and 5 daughters, and he
 1-8     proudly watched his extended family grow to include 21
 1-9     grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Early in his life, Mr. Lozano labored as a ranch
1-11     hand, breaking horses, tending to cows, and clearing brush for
1-12     settlements; later employed as a bricklayer, he played a
1-13     significant part in building Mission's landmarks, and then as
1-14     assistant deputy constable he contributed to ensuring the peace and
1-15     stability of the growing community; in 1967, after many years of
1-16     perseverence, Mr. Lozano achieved his lifelong dream when he
1-17     purchased his own ranch north of Mission; and
1-18           WHEREAS, A devoted husband and loving family patriarch,
1-19     Mr. Lozano was a lasting and enriching influence in the lives of
1-20     many, and it is indeed appropriate to take this opportunity to
1-21     honor his memory; now, therefore, be it
1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-23     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Juan Lozano and
1-24     extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his sons,
 2-1     Ernesto Lozano, Vicente Lozano, Juan Lozano, Jr., and Frankie
 2-2     Lozano; to his daughters, Juanita Salinas, Eliza Lumbreras, Josie
 2-3     Rodriguez, Nora Cavazos, and Elia Gonzalez; to his sister, Teresa
 2-4     Pena; to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to his
 2-5     other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-7     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
 2-8     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
 2-9     Juan Lozano.