SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 81

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
join the family and friends of Aldo Tatangelo in honoring him on 
the grand occasion of his 90th birthday; and
	WHEREAS, The second of five children born to Italian 
immigrants Nicola and Bettina Tatangelo, Aldo was born in 
Providence, Rhode Island, on September 16, 1913; from an early 
age he worked in his father's jewelry manufacturing business; and
	WHEREAS, Well known for his determination and persistence, 
Aldo served in the United States Navy during World War II, took 
night classes in business administration, receiving a certificate 
from Brighton and Stratton Colleges, and studied plastic engineering
at Rhode Island State College; and
	WHEREAS, In 1942 Aldo married Alice Natalie Anderson DeLong;
together they had three children, Aldo, Jr., Linda and Robert; and
	WHEREAS, An astute and successful business person, Aldo 
formed the Atlantic Optical Company, which became the second 
largest producer of sunglasses in the United States; he and his 
family moved to Mexico City in 1958 to expand his operations, and 
at the age of 50 he settled in Laredo; and
	WHEREAS, With a lifelong record of volunteer public service, 
Aldo was elected Mayor of Laredo in 1978; he is remembered as the 
man responsible for paving Laredo's streets, establishing a pension
plan for city employees, reorganizing the city's street department,
developing a Parks and Recreation Department and promoting 
affordable housing for low-income families; under his leadership, 
Laredo enjoyed a period of tremendous change and growth; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 78th 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize Aldo Tatangelo 
as a legend of his hometown and a treasured citizen of his adopted 
state and wish him continued health and happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Aldo Tatangelo as a memento of this special day in his life.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on October 2, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate