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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 80th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed |
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cause for celebration, and Adolfo Alvarez, Sr., of Pearsall is |
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marking this special milestone in his life on May 27, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in 1931 in Harlingen to Gernaro and Dominga |
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Alvarez, Adolfo Alvarez, Sr., graduated from Harlingen High School |
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in 1950; he then served his country in the United States Army during |
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the Korean War; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Alvarez wed Guadalupe Morales Alvarez in 1956, |
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and the couple have since shared a rewarding marriage that has |
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spanned more than half a century; together they have welcomed nine |
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children into their family, Adolfo, Richard, Alfredo, Arturo, |
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Albert, Mary Jane, Adriana, Annette, and Alice, as well as 19 |
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grandchildren and a great-grandchild; and |
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WHEREAS, A self-employed businessman since 1973, Mr. Alvarez |
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owns auto parts stores in Pearsall, Dilley, and Cotulla; he also |
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served his community as a Frio County commissioner for Precinct 3, |
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holding office for 16 years between 1980 and 2000; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Alvarez cofounded and served as commander of VFW |
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Post No. 9125 and was president of a local council of the League of |
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United Latin American Citizens; in addition, he has been involved |
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in state politics and Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Pearsall, |
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where he has lived for more than three decades; and |
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WHEREAS, With his long record of service to his community, |
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county, and nation, Adolfo Alvarez may reflect with great |
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satisfaction on a lifetime of achievement, and it is a pleasure to |
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join his many loved ones in honoring him on this memorable occasion; |
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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 Adolfo Alvarez, Sr., on his 80th |
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birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued |
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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. Alvarez as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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King of Zavala |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2293 was adopted by the House on May |
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23, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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