H.R. No. 26 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Domingo Lopez Pina of 
Eldorado on October 13, 2003, at the age of 65, has deeply saddened 
this beloved man's family and host of friends; and
	WHEREAS, Born on December 20, 1937, in Eldorado, the son of 
Longino and "Golla" Pina, Mr. Pina grew up on a farm and graduated 
from Eldorado High School; and
	WHEREAS, He served his country with distinction as a member 
of the United States Army and went on to work for the Texas Highway 
Department, where he spent 17 years, and the Atlantic Richfield 
Company, from which he was retired; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Pina shared a close and fulfilling marriage with 
his longtime love, Delia Flores Pina, and the devoted couple 
rejoiced as their family grew to include two children and three 
grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, A highly regarded member of his community, Mr. Pina 
volunteered with school athletic programs and served with such 
worthy groups as the Eldorado EMS, Eldorado Volunteer Fire 
Department, Boy Scouts of America, and Girl Scouts of the USA; he 
was a valued congregant of First Baptist Church and was involved in 
a number of church-related activities, among them the missions team 
and the Senior Ambassadors; and
	WHEREAS, Held in high esteem and affection for his  
willingness to help others and for his delightful sense of humor, 
Domingo Pina was a blessing in the lives of countless people, and 
his spirit will long live on in the hearts of all he touched; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED,  That the House of Representatives of the 78th 
Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the 
life of Domingo Lopez Pina and extend sincere sympathy to the 
members of his family: to his daughter, Debbie Pina; to his son and 
daughter-in-law, Danny and Deborah Pina; to his grandchildren, 
Jordan, Jacob, and Joshua; to his brother, Manuel Pina; and to all 
who mourn the passing of this cherished man; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Domingo 
Lopez Pina.

                                                                      Hilderbran


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 26 was unanimously adopted by a rising 
vote of the House on May 11, 2004.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House