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                                                                  H.R. No. 1950



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jesus Chavira, an esteemed citizen of Del Rio, 
recently celebrated his 97th birthday; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Allende, Coahuila, Mexico, on May 24, 1906, 
Mr. Chavira immigrated to the United States in 1921; this 
industrious gentleman worked for 57 years as a contract sheep 
shearer and was also employed as a seasonal migrant worker for 20 
years; and
	WHEREAS, An outstanding role model to his loved ones, Mr. 
Chavira has always put the needs of his family first, particularly 
in supporting and promoting the higher education of his children; 
his children and grandchildren hold degrees from such noted 
institutions as Howard Payne University, Sul Ross State University, 
Southwest Texas State University, and The University of Texas at 
Austin; and
	WHEREAS, Although his life has been filled with much 
happiness and success, Mr. Chavira suffered a terrible loss nearly 
20 years ago when his grandson, Ruben Chavira, passed away 
unexpectedly; a talented athlete at Del Rio High School, this fine 
young man was memorialized in 1985 when Ruben Chavira Elementary 
School opened its doors; and
	WHEREAS, Jesus Chavira has demonstrated supreme dedication 
to his family throughout his long and productive life, and it is 
indeed appropriate to commend him for his many good works and deeds; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to Jesus Chavira for his steadfast 
support of his family and a life well lived and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Chavira as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                           Garza
                                                                         Gallego

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1950 was adopted by the House on June 
2, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House