H.R. No. 947


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Lone Star State lost a beloved citizen when Pablo Navarro of Zapata County passed away on March 21, 2003, at the age of 86; and WHEREAS, Mr. Navarro was born in Zapata County on April 28, 1916; a construction and migrant worker, he served as crew supervisor for Watkins Bridge Company, helping to build numerous bridges throughout Texas; after retirement, he raised cattle in Zapata County; and WHEREAS, On October 18, 1941, he married Maria "Angela" Gonzalez, and they shared a special union until her passing on January 1, 1975; their life together was blessed with three daughters and one son, and the family grew to include seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, A caring and supportive family man, Mr. Navarro will not be forgotten by those who were fortunate enough to have known him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Pablo Navarro and extend deepest sympathies to the members of his family: to his daughters and their husbands, Hermelida and Jose E. Amesquita, Elvia and Javier E. Morales, and Enedina and Jose Rafael Montalvo; to his son and his wife, Israel and Doris Navarro; to his seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Pablo Navarro. Uresti ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 947 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 23, 2003. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House