H.R. No. 621R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A beloved patriarch is commemorating a momentous day in his life when Maximiliano Villagomez of Houston celebrates his 92nd birthday on March 30, 2003; and WHEREAS, Born on March 30, 1911, Mr. Villagomez immigrated to the United States in the early 1950s from La Hacienda de San Pedro de Ciudad Teran in the Mexican state of Nuevo León; and WHEREAS, Through hard work and determination, this courageous gentleman carved out a better life for himself and his family; today, Mr. Villagomez is a valued member of the Houston community who resides in the Magnolia neighborhood; and WHEREAS, Mr. Villagomez can take great pride not only in his own achievements but also in the accomplishments of his 13 children and more than 60 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, During his long and fruitful life, Mr. Villagomez has earned the great love of his family for whom he has worked and risked so much and the respect and admiration of all those who have been privileged to share in his good company and his positive and happy outlook; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Maximiliano Villagomez on his 92nd birthday and extend to him warmest best wishes for a joyous and memorable celebration; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Villagomez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Noriega ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 621 was adopted by the House on April 3, 2003, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House