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78R3831 JHS-D

By:  Puente                                                       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.