SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 828

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in recognizing Ananias Bustos Perez, who is celebrating his 100th birthday on May 19, 2013; and

WHEREAS, This exemplary Texan has long been a man of faith and an advocate of family traditions; he has proudly passed down those values to his children, and today, the members of his family are exceedingly grateful to celebrate this milestone in the life of their beloved patriarch; and

WHEREAS, A. B. Perez was born in Buda, Texas, on May 19, 1913, to Gavino and Felipa Bustos Perez; the family moved to Austin after his father passed away, and when A. B. was 12 years old, he began attending weekly worship services at the Emmanuel Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, A. B. Perez and his late wife, Susie Mendez Perez, raised their five daughters in Austin, and all five of them were educated in the city's schools, colleges, and universities; as they grew up, Mr. Perez worked in the restaurant business in downtown Austin and helped to open several cafeterias during the early 1930s; and

WHEREAS, A. B. Perez is noted for his devotion to his family, and faith has always been an abiding force in his life; he is still a weekly worshipper at his home church, and his extraordinary faith and integrity have defined him over the years; his commitment to his faith and his work ethic have long inspired his loving family; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby pay tribute to Ananias Bustos Perez on the joyous occasion of his 100th birthday; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for A. B. Perez in honor of this milestone in his life.

Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 3, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate