78S10148 WMS-D

By:  Pena                                                         H.R. No. 47 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Pepe Saldana has worked for many years to create a 
brighter future for people throughout his community, and his 
significant accomplishments in this regard merit special 
recognition; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the Texas Migrant Council for 20 years, 
Mr. Saldana also maintains a longtime affiliation with the VFW; he 
has served as a precinct chair in Hidalgo County for 25 years and 
has assisted in voter registration and other important community 
initiatives; and
	WHEREAS, He marched with famed activist Cesar Chavez on 
numerous occasions from 1965 to 1980, and in 2002 Mr. Saldana again 
took to the road to participate in the 125-mile "Walk Across Texas 
Walk Out on Drugs"; and
	WHEREAS, This exemplary Texan's many achievements are a 
source of tremendous pride to his wife, Ermina, and to their 
children, Marlene, Hugo, and Laura; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Pena has justly recognized Mr. 
Saldana by passing this 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 Pepe Saldana for 
his many notable contributions to his fellowman 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. Saldana as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.