79S32047 BJM-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 731



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Felix Valenzuela was recently accorded a great honor 
by being chosen to serve as a grand marshal of the Cinco de Mayo 
parade in Alpine; and
	WHEREAS, The theme of this year's event paid tribute to 
vaqueros and the vital role they have played in the area's rich 
history; and
	WHEREAS, Chosen for his lasting contributions to the Hispanic 
community, Mr. Valenzuela has been working as a vaquero for more 
than 50 years, and has two grandsons among the many other cowboys he 
has trained in the complex and varied aspects of ranch work; 
moreover, he was a skilled rodeo competitor in roping and saddle 
bronc riding and was a fixture at Big Bend events throughout the 
1960s; and
	WHEREAS, The vaquero has contributed immeasurably to the 
rodeo and ranching heritage of West Texas, and it is indeed fitting 
that Mr. Valenzuela be recognized for his career; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Felix 
Valenzuela on being named a grand marshal of the 2006 Cinco de Mayo 
parade in Alpine and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Valenzuela as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.