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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 90th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly |
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cause for celebration, and Robert James Pradia of Houston is |
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reaching that impressive milestone on February 27, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Robert Pradia was born in Houston in 1921, and he |
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graduated from Phillis Wheatley High School in 1940; answering his |
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nation's call to duty during World War II, he served as a member of |
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the U.S. Navy until being wounded in action and honorably |
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discharged in 1943; he later worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. |
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Post Office before retiring; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Pradia has enjoyed a |
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fulfilling marriage to Ruby Wells Pradia, and together the couple |
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have been blessed with five children, Andre, Reynaldo, Cheryl, |
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Maureen, and Susan, as well as five grandchildren, Archie, |
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Reynaldo, Nicholas, Andre, and Alexander; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of strong faith, Mr. Pradia attends Our Mother |
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of Mercy Catholic Church, and he is a lifelong member of the Knights |
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of St. Peter Claver; and |
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WHEREAS, Robert Pradia is a source of joy and inspiration to |
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all who are privileged to know him, and his birthday provides a |
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welcome opportunity to remind him of the high regard in which he is |
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held; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Robert James Pradia on the occasion |
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of his 90th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Pradia as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |