H.R. No. 1786



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Oscar De La Fuente, a man with a history of service 
and a strong commitment to working to better the lives of others, is 
justice of the peace in San Benito; and
	WHEREAS, Judge De La Fuente, who served his country with 
distinction on the front lines of the Korean War as a soldier in the 
U.S. Army, has been justice of the peace for more than a decade; and
	WHEREAS, He is the former co-owner of the Joe and Oscar Food 
Store, a small neighborhood store that sold everything; he is also a 
strong advocate of education and has encouraged and inspired many 
young people to pursue their dreams through academics; and
	WHEREAS, Both as a public official and as a private citizen, 
this distinguished Texan has contributed greatly to the betterment 
of his community and state, and his efforts are truly worthy of 
special recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Justice of the Peace Oscar De La Fuente 
for his contributions to the city of San Benito and extend to him 
best wishes for happiness and success in the years ahead; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Judge De La Fuente as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                           Solis

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1786 was adopted by the House on May 
31, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House