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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 422
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Joe Avila on the notable occasion of his 80th birthday; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman is well known for |
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his wisdom and generosity of spirit, and he is a respected |
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citizen of Austin; and |
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WHEREAS, Joe Avila was born April 14, 1929; he served the |
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nation in the armed services during the Korean War; after the |
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war, he returned home and married Paula Robles, who worked at his |
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parents' bakery, and the couple raised two daughters, Carolina |
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Avila and Rose Maciel; and |
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WHEREAS, Joe learned the bakery business from his |
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stepfather Florentino DeLa'O, and in 1962 he opened his own |
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bakery, Joe's Bakery and Coffee Shop; today, his daughters and |
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his granddaughter, Regina Estrada, are ably carrying on his |
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legacy as managers of this East Austin institution; and |
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WHEREAS, In honor of his birthday and the 102nd birthday of |
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his mother, Sophia Perez DeLa'O, family and friends are joining |
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them as they celebrate the occasion together on April 1, 2009, at |
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Joe's Bakery and Coffee Shop; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby congratulate Joe Avila on his 80th birthday |
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and extend to him best wishes for a festive and enjoyable |
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celebration of this milestone in his life; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Watson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 16, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |