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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1003
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay tribute to Enrique "Henry" Trejo Chapa on the grand occasion of his 50th birthday on June 10, 2003; and WHEREAS, Henry was born June 10, 1953, in New Braunfels; he was one of 11 children born to Juan and Juanita Chapa; he graduated from New Braunfels High School, where he played middle linebacker and tight end for the New Braunfels Unicorns; he then served in the United States Army from 1972 to 1975; and WHEREAS, After attending Austin Barber School, he received his barber's license in 1977, and he has enjoyed cutting hair and chatting with his customers for 26 years; he has also worked at Applied Materials, Hill Country Dairies, and the Texas General Services Commission; he recently received certification for an eye screener position with Prevent Blindness of Texas; and WHEREAS, Henry is a member of Saint Paul's Catholic Church and an active volunteer in his community; he has served as head coach for both the Manchaca All-Stars and the Cubs in the Manchaca Youth Sports Complex Pinto League; he spends his leisure time fishing and watching reruns of such television series as "Archie Bunker" and "Friends"; and WHEREAS, Henry is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather; he married Socorro Martinez in 1974, and the couple has three children, Deborah Ann, Michael Henry, and Steven Andrew Chapa, and two grandchildren, Eric Chapa and Jason Luna; and WHEREAS, In celebration of his birthday, friends and family will gather at Matt's El Rancho Mexican Restaurant to congratulate him and share in this milestone in his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 78th Legislature, hereby recognize Enrique Trejo Chapa as a treasured citizen of Texas and extend to him best wishes for a memorable 50th birthday celebration; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as a memento of this special day. Barrientos ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 29, 2003. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate