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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, David Lopez of Edinburg commemorated five decades in |
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the barber's trade in December 2008, and on January 9, 2009, he and |
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his wife, Emma Avila Lopez, celebrated their golden wedding |
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anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, On December 4, 1958, David Lopez obtained his |
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barber's license, and since that time he has earned loyal customers |
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with his skills, good humor, and genial nature; the owner of the Mug |
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and Brush Barber Shop at the Echo Hotel and Conference Center in |
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Edinburg, Mr. Lopez is admired by his fellow residents and by many |
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South Texas politicians, including members of the Texas |
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Legislature; in fact, State Representative Aaron Peña has been his |
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customer for 41 years, and the Mug and Brush Barber Shop remains a |
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cherished spot for swapping stories and jokes and for engaging in |
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spirited political discussions; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to his successful business, Mr. Lopez |
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takes great pride in his family; he married the former Emma Avila in |
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January 1959, and the couple have since been blessed with six |
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children, Marissa, Ruth, Yolette, Priscilla, Derick, and David; Mr. |
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and Mrs. Lopez have also shared the joy of welcoming 15 |
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grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren into their family; and |
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WHEREAS, With the support of his beloved wife, David Lopez |
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has reached significant milestones in both his professional and |
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personal lives, and for their enduring commitment to one another, |
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Mr. and Mrs. Lopez continue to inspire all those who are fortunate |
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enough to know them; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor David Lopez for his 50 years as a barber |
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and congratulate David and Emma Avila Lopez on their five decades of |
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marriage; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Lopez as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |