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78S10155 JH-D

By:  Pena                                                         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.