1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1184 1-3 WHEREAS, Birthdays are occasions to be joyously celebrated, 1-4 and so it was for Jose Navarro on May 20, 2001, when he was the 1-5 guest of honor on his special day; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The beloved centenarian was born May 16, 1901, 1-7 and for over 80 years was the devoted husband of his beloved, 1-8 the late Teodora; the loving couple resided in Taylor, Texas, 1-9 and together provided a safe and secure home for their eight 1-10 children; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A warm and personable gentleman, Mr. Navarro has 1-12 earned the respect and admiration of all those who know him; his 1-13 strong work ethic, his love of God and family, and his pride in 1-14 America and all that it means to be a citizen have endeared him 1-15 to one and all; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Instilling in his children and grandchildren 1-17 the same devotion he feels for the traditions and culture 1-18 of his Mexican-American heritage has kept his family close to 1-19 their lineage and drawn them closer to the role model they 1-20 affectionately call Grandpa; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Mr. Navarro is truly an exceptional individual 2-2 and a treasured citizen of Texas, and it is indeed an honor for 2-3 the Texas Senate to recognize him on his 100th birthday; now, 2-4 therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 77th Legislature, hereby congratulate Jose Navarro on his 100th 2-7 birthday with all best wishes; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-9 him as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-10 Barrientos 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 President of the Senate 2-13 I hereby certify that the above 2-14 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-15 on May 24, 2001. 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Secretary of the Senate 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Member, Texas Senate