H.R. No. 759



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Those Texans who live for a century or longer are 
among the Lone Star State's most valuable resources, and their 
wisdom and experience immeasurably enrich the lives of their fellow 
citizens; and
	WHEREAS, Maria Hilaria Alvarez is one such individual, and 
she was honored at the 9th Annual Centenarian Program held at the 
Marble Arch in Mercedes, an event that was organized by the Social 
Security Administration and the Area Agency on Aging; and
	WHEREAS, Born January 14, 1902, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, 
to Isidro and Nicolasa, Mrs. Alvarez married Timoteo Macias in 
1965; she loved to travel, and crocheting was a favorite pastime; 
and
	WHEREAS, In celebrating men and women whose lives span 100 
years or more, we pay tribute to an inspiring group of senior 
citizens and their vital connection to our shared history; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Maria Hilaria 
Alvarez as an honoree of the 9th Annual Centenarian Program and 
extend to her sincere best wishes; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Alvarez as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Martinez

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 759 was adopted by the House on May 
15, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House