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                                                                  H.R. No. 238



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Santos A. Encina, Sr., retired from his position as 
bailiff of the 37th State District Court on April 30, 2004, bringing 
to a close an exceptional career in government service; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his outstanding 30-year tenure, 
Mr. Encina ably served under Judge David A. Berchelmann, Jr., for 
the past 13 years and Judge John Cornyn III for five years; 
moreover, this longtime public servant witnessed the terms of five 
different sheriffs during his career; and
	WHEREAS, From enjoying baseball to watching classic horror 
movies, Mr. Encina is a man of diverse interests who has won many 
friends with his amiable nature and winning personality; and
	WHEREAS, Also a winner on the playing field, Mr. Encina 
capped 30 years of experience on the baseball field with a momentous 
achievement when he won a Senior Olympics championship as a valued 
member of the Old Stars; and
	WHEREAS, This fine man is a devout parishioner of St. Henry's 
Catholic Church in San Antonio, where he holds the distinction of 
being the top ticket seller each year for the church's spaghetti 
luncheon; a devoted family man as well, he takes pride in the 
fulfilling relationship he shares with his wife, Angela, and his 
children and stepchildren, Shirley, Santos, Sandy, Veronica, 
Raymond, Richard, and Jay, as well as his 17 grandchildren and 11 
great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Santos Encina has been a 
source of inspiration to all who are privileged to know him, and it 
is most fitting that he be commended for his commitment to 
excellence as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Santos A. 
Encina, Sr., on his retirement from the 37th State District Court 
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Encina as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                          Puente

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 238 was adopted by the House on May 
17, 2004, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House