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H.R. No. 138
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, February 5, 2003, marks the 83rd birthday of Robert
Perez Puente of San Antonio, and this occasion offers a fitting
opportunity to honor this remarkable man and to recognize his
myriad accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Born February 5, 1920, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico,
Mr. Puente came to the United States in 1948, traveling to Michigan
to work in the Detroit auto industry; and
WHEREAS, It was during his years as an auto worker that he
met, fell in love with, and married his wife Herlinda; together they
had six children: Linda Puente Talbott, Robert Phillip Puente,
Julie Puente Salas, who shares her father's birthday, Maria Elena
Puente Lopez, Robert Richard Puente, and Carol Puente Urritia; and
WHEREAS, In 1954, Mr. Puente suffered a tragic accident at
the auto factory where he was employed, and he and his family
returned to Mexico to be nearer his family; several years later, the
family relocated to the United States once again, this time
settling permanently in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Herlinda Puente four years
later left this hard-working man as the single parent of six
children, and despite offers of assistance from his loved ones to
reduce his heavy workload by splitting up the children, he found the
strength and determination to keep the family together; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Puente found love again and married Ester Ipina
Puente several years later, and since that time the Puente family
has grown to include 23 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, In 1983, Mr. Puente retired from Smith Chevrolet,
bringing to a close a career characterized by integrity and
dedication; he spends his golden years in the embrace of his
children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, reminiscing
about his rich and rewarding life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to Robert Perez Puente on the
occasion of his 83rd birthday and extend to him best wishes for a
joyful and memorable birthday celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Puente as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Puente
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 138 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House