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By:  Gallego                                                    H.C.R. No. 13 







CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times, loving 

moments, and meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family and 

friends of the Honorable Ernesto Sotelo Gallego of Alpine, who 

passed away on July 22, 2005, at the age of 84; and

	WHEREAS, Born in Rowena on October 12, 1920, Mr. Gallego 

joined the U.S. Army Air Corps, fought in Europe during World War 

II, and retired after 21 years of service; after leaving the 

military, he worked for United Airlines and was a member of the 

American GI Forum; a strong advocate for veterans, he also worked 

with the Vietnam Veterans of America; and

	WHEREAS, When Mr. Gallego returned to Alpine, he took an 

active role in public service; he was elected to the Brewster County 

Commissioners Court and the Alpine City Council and became the 

first Hispanic mayor of Alpine; and

	WHEREAS, This distinguished Texan devoted much of his life to 

serving his country and his community, and the legacy of good works 

that he leaves behind will continue to have a positive influence in 

the lives of others for many years to come; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 

2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Ernesto Sotelo 

Gallego and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  

to his wife, Delia; to his brother, Johnny Gallego; to his sister, 

Elodia Fierro; to his children, Nancy Gallego,  Barbara Medina, 

Gary Gallego, Helen Schneider, Gloria Gallego, and Roy Gallego; to 

his stepchildren, Liz Pineda, Nadine Mata, Johnny Pineda, and Margo 

Pineda; to his 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and nine 

great-great-grandchildren; and to his many other relatives and 

friends; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 

Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of 

Ernesto Sotelo Gallego.