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H.R. No. 46
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The year 2003 marks the conclusion of a
distinguished tenure as commander of Benito Alaniz VFW Post #7473
for Jacinto Serna Tamez, and this occasion provides a fitting
opportunity to reflect on his many accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, During the four years he served as commander, Mr.
Tamez led post members in a number of important projects, including
the initialization of a road-crossing volunteer program with
Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District, the sponsorship of a city
clean-up drive, and the creation of a ladies auxiliary group for the
delta region; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding gentleman was also instrumental in
getting a street named for the post's namesake, Benito Alaniz, in
obtaining four signs from the Texas Department of Transportation,
and in the post assuming custodianship of a park from the City of
Elsa; and
WHEREAS, A proud member of the military during the Korean
War, Mr. Tamez completed two years in the United States Army, during
which time he was awarded two bronze stars, the United Nations SVA
Medal, and the National Defense SVA Medal; and
WHEREAS, In addition, he is a devoted family man who is
supported in all that he does by his wife, Claudina V. Tamez, his
three children, Jacinto Tamez, Jr., Yadria Illana Gonzalez, and
Leticia Lazo, and his five cherished grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Pena has justly recognized Mr.
Tamez by passing this honorary resolution in his behalf during the
78th legislative session; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Jacinto Serna Tamez
on his tenure as the commander of VFW Post #7473 and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Tamez as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Pena
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 46 was adopted by the House on July
10, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House