SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 36

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Centilli family on the grand occasion of their 30th 
family reunion, which is being held on the second weekend of 
June, 2004; and
	WHEREAS, The Centilli family now consists of 88 members who 
are the descendants of Floryan Leon Centilli and Mary Pauline Draeger,
longtime residents of Del Rio; Floryan served in the United States
Army and then worked with the United States Border Patrol in Del Rio
for 22 years; Mary was a committed volunteer in the public schools;
they were blessed with eight children, William, Florine, Floryan,
Harold, Frank, John, Gerald, and Patrick; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, Centilli family members have proudly
served their nation in the armed forces and loyally served the 
people of our state as public schoolteachers and administrators; 
and
	WHEREAS, The 2004 Centilli family reunion will provide an 
opportunity for family members to celebrate their health, their 
good fortune, and their wonderful family, which is an enduring 
legacy of Floryan and Mary Centilli; and
	WHEREAS, The Centilli family members believe in traditional 
values and are exemplary citizens, and their reunion is a manifestation
of their commitment to family unity and loyalty; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby extend best wishes to 
the members of the Centilli family for a joyous reunion and much 
success in the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 
Centilli family as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 3, 2004.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate