79S32086 MW-D

By:  Martinez                                                     H.R. No. 761



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, Marcial Zavala is one such individual, and he 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 June 30, 1906, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to 
Antonio and Lucia Zavala, Mr. Zavala began working at the age of 14 
taking water to the workers in the mines in San Luis Potosi; he 
later worked in the factories in Pharr, Texas, for many years; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Zavala married Isabel Perez, and they are the 
parents of two sons; over the years, he has shared in the joy of 
welcoming nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and two 
great-great-grandchildren into the family; 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 Marcial 
Zavala as an honoree of the 9th Annual Centenarian Program and 
extend to him sincere best wishes; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Zavala as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.