78R10918 MDM-D

By:  Chavez                                                       H.R. No. 766



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Florentino "Lico" Subia is well known to the people 
of El Paso as a man dedicated to helping those less fortunate than 
himself, and he indeed merits special recognition; and
	WHEREAS, Founder and president of the Iron Horses motorcycle 
club, Mr. Subia today leads the club in carrying out projects of 
benefit to the community, particularly its children; this past 
Christmas, members collected toy drive donations from students at 
three local elementary schools, an effort that provided a practical 
lesson for the young Texans about helping other boys and girls in 
need; and
	WHEREAS, The 71-year-old has been an avid rider since 
receiving his first motorcycle at the age of 15; retired from 
employment as a motorcycle messenger for Western Union, he now 
works repairing the bikes, an interest he shares with his wife; in 
addition, this former boxer also devotes time to young people by 
training boxers at the Armijo Center in South El Paso; and
	WHEREAS, A Korean War veteran, Mr. Subia enjoys a warm family 
life with his wife of 28 years, Mickie, his five children, and his 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a mural painted at his home 
by a friend memorializes his son, Florentino "Nunie" Subia, Jr., 
who died at the age of 21 in an accident on Father's Day 1980; 
through the mural, Mr. and Mrs. Subia met Laura Bush, then First 
Lady of Texas, when she visited their home to view the tribute, and 
soon after they met then-Governor Bush; and
	WHEREAS, Since that meeting five years ago, President and 
Mrs. Bush have kept in touch with the Subias; recently Mr. Subia was 
appointed by the president to serve on the board of the Legal 
Services Corporation, an organization that assists low-income 
individuals seeking legal aid; and
	WHEREAS, Through his many good works, Lico Subia has 
contributed immeasurably to his community and our nation, and it is 
a pleasure to honor him at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Florentino "Lico" Subia for his 
exceptional compassion and generosity in behalf of others and 
extend to him heartfelt best wishes for the future; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy  of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Subia as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.