H.R. No. 830



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and 
meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family and friends of 
John Anthony Allegro of Dallas, who died on December 28, 2004, at 
the age of 79; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan was born on May 4, 1925, to 
Mariano and Anna Allegro of Sicily; he later bravely served his 
country as a member of the United States Army during World War II; 
and
	WHEREAS, A successful businessman, Mr. Allegro enjoyed a 
career as a real estate broker in the Lakewood and East Dallas area 
for more than half a century and owned his own firm, the John 
Allegro Real Estate Company; he previously owned a chain of grocery 
stores named Johnny's; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Allegro was a valued member of the East Dallas 
Exchange Club, the Serra Club of Dallas, the Knights of Columbus, 
and St. Patrick Catholic Church; this proud Italian American took 
great comfort in his faith and great pride in his family, and he 
especially enjoyed traveling, cooking, and sharing Sunday dinners 
with his loved ones; and
	WHEREAS, John Allegro was an inspiration to all who were 
privileged to know him, and although he will be greatly missed, his 
legacy will long live on in the hearts of those whose lives he so 
richly blessed with his love and friendship; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of John Anthony 
Allegro and that deepest sympathy be extended to the members of his 
family: to his wife of 53 years, Mary Margaret Allegro; to his 
children and their spouses, John M. Allegro, Jerry and Nancy 
Allegro, Margaret and Rick Sorrells, Robert and Janis Allegro, Mary 
Allegro Jackson, and David and Rose Allegro; to his sister-in-law, 
Sister Rita Claire Davis; to his grandchildren, Ryan, David, 
Meredith, and Michael Sorrells, John Thomas Jackson, and Rita, 
Anna, Sarah, Katie, Anthony, Julie, and Mary Cristina Allegro; and 
to his other relatives and many 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John 
Anthony Allegro.

                                                                           Hodge


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 830 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on April 7, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House