1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1265 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-4 recognize Guadalupe "Lupe" Valdez, Jr., for his 50 years of 1-5 outstanding community leadership and extend congratulations 1-6 to Mr. and Mrs. Valdez on the occasion of their 60th wedding 1-7 anniversary on June 11, 2001; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Guadalupe Valdez was born in Kingsville, Texas, 1-9 in 1917; he served his country in the United States Army 1-10 during World War II and graduated from Del Mar Junior College 1-11 in 1958; he later earned his bachelor of arts degree from 1-12 Texas A&I University at Corpus Christi and attended graduate 1-13 classes in political science at Corpus Christi State University; 1-14 and 1-15 WHEREAS, Guadalupe Valdez was married on June 11, 1941, 1-16 to Bernarda Gonzalez, and the couple has been blessed with four 1-17 children who are now productive and successful citizens; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Mr. Valdez was an interpreter for the army and 1-19 served for 35 years with the Federal Civil Service as a production 1-20 controller and equal employment opportunity officer for the Navy 1-21 and the Army; his career has also included serving as a teacher 1-22 at an adult learning center, as a substitute teacher for the 2-1 Corpus Christi Independent School District, and as an editorial 2-2 writer and political analyst; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Well known for his lifelong dedication to his 2-4 community, Guadalupe Valdez was formerly an education coordinator 2-5 for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), 2-6 the cofounder of International Little League baseball in 2-7 Corpus Christi, the cofounder of Toastmasters International 2-8 Speakers Bureau, the treasurer of the Nueces County Senior 2-9 Citizens Association, and a member of the Corpus Christi Housing 2-10 Authority Commission and Parks and Recreation Department; and 2-11 WHEREAS, Mr. Valdez has also served as a scout leader 2-12 for Boy Scouts of America, as a fundraiser for the American 2-13 Cancer Society, as an Elder at church, and as a member of the 2-14 Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission; and 2-15 WHEREAS, A man of many talents and interests, Mr. Valdez is 2-16 also an author and has written approximately 100 poems in Spanish 2-17 and 50 poems in English; he is working on a compilation of "Dichos, 2-18 Chismes y Refranes," as well as writing his autobiography; and 2-19 WHEREAS, Guadalupe Valdez is an exemplary gentleman and a 2-20 humanitarian who generously gives of his time and energy to help 2-21 his fellowman; he is beloved and respected by his family and many 2-22 friends, and he deserves recognition for his able leadership and 2-23 his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it 3-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 3-2 77th Legislature, hereby commend Guadalupe Valdez, Jr., on 3-3 his years of hard work and his invaluable contributions to 3-4 his community and extend best wishes to him and to his wife, 3-5 Bernarda Valdez, on the grand occasion of their 60th anniversary; 3-6 and, be it further 3-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 3-8 for Mr. and Mrs. Guadalupe Valdez and their children, 3-9 Maira Eliza Valderrama, Anna Maria Benavidez, Guadalupe Valdez III, 3-10 and Diana V. Leal, as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 3-11 Truan 3-12 Armbrister Gallegos Ogden 3-13 Barrientos Harris Shapiro 3-14 Bernsen Haywood Shapleigh 3-15 Bivins Jackson Sibley 3-16 Brown Lindsay Staples 3-17 Cain Lucio Van de Putte 3-18 Carona Madla Wentworth 3-19 Duncan Moncrief West 3-20 Ellis Nelson Whitmire 3-21 Fraser Zaffirini 3-22 Ratliff, President of the Senate 3-23 ______________________________________ 3-24 President of the Senate 3-25 I hereby certify that the above 3-26 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-27 on May 28, 2001. 3-28 ______________________________________ 3-29 Secretary of the Senate 3-30 ______________________________________ 3-31 Dean of the Senate