SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 210

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 
citizens of Corpus Christi in honoring the nine Fuentes brothers

for their valorous service to the United States armed forces; and             

	WHEREAS, Eight of the Fuentes brothers, David, Ezequiel, 
Richard, Ismael, Rudolfo, Alfonso, Enrique, and Marcos, served 
in the United States Marine Corps, while Israel served in the 
United States Air Force; and

	WHEREAS, David was the first to enlist, followed by 
Ezequiel; Israel and Richard followed and they both served tours 
of duty in Vietnam; and

	WHEREAS, Maintaining the family tradition, six of the 
seven daughters of the Fuentes family married military men, and 
many of their nephews are now serving in the military; and

	WHEREAS, The Fuentes parents imparted the ideals of 
liberty and freedom in their children, and the Fuentes brothers 
are truly deserving of legislative recognition; now, therefore, 
be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby honor the service of the Fuentes brothers
and commend them for their dedication to their country; and, be 
it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                        Hinojosa




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 22, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate