By Flores H.R. No. 1394 77R17809 MW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, It is truly fitting to honor Rosa Quintanilla and 1-2 Sabas Sandoval, Jr., of Mission, who have shown unparalleled 1-3 commitment to the betterment of their community; and 1-4 WHEREAS, This joyous couple have been married for 56 years, 1-5 and they have five children, 16 grandchildren, and six 1-6 great-grandchildren; Mr. Sandoval answered his country's call to 1-7 duty when he served in the U.S. Army during World War II; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Together they have created a rich legacy of public 1-9 service, helping individuals living in Texas and Mexico, and they 1-10 have been accorded many honors for their work, including the Good 1-11 Samaritan Award from the Mission Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic 1-12 Excellence Award from Kenneth White Junior High School, and 1-13 numerous official recognitions from dignitaries in Reynosa, 1-14 Tamaulipas, Mexico; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of giving, Mr. and 1-16 Mrs. Sandoval are indeed deserving of special legislative 1-17 commendation; now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-19 Legislature hereby recognize Rosa Quintanilla and Sabas Sandoval, 1-20 Jr., for their outstanding service to their community; and, be it 1-21 further 1-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-23 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Sandoval as an expression of high regard 1-24 by the Texas House of Representatives.