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




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 29, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate