78R19079 JNC-D

By:  Chavez                                                       H.R. No. 1750


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Guadalupe Barrios of El Paso has diligently pursued his goals, and his perseverance has enabled him to accomplish much in his life thus far; and WHEREAS, When he was only two days old, Mr. Barrios lost the lower half of his right arm to gangrene; despite his disability, this determined young man has become an accomplished guitarist, demonstrating a dedication and ingenuity possessed by few; and WHEREAS, Mr. Barrios spent much of his young adulthood in Guadalajara, Mexico, and moved to El Paso independently as a teenager to pursue his education; now 19, he is graduating from Jefferson High School, holds a job, and has his own apartment; and WHEREAS, Guadalupe Barrios is an inspiration to his family, friends, and classmates, and the accomplishments and the promise of this remarkable young man truly foretell a bright and fulfilling future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Guadalupe Barrios on his high school graduation and many achievements and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness and success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Barrios as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.