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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Luis Lopez retired as owner and operator of Center |
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Automatic Transmission and Engine Exchange, drawing to a close 50 |
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years of outstanding service to residents of Corpus Christi; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Michoacán, Mexico, Mr. Lopez came to the |
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United States in the early 1960s; he diligently saved up over the |
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ensuing years, and in 1965 he purchased Center Automatic |
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Transmission and Engine Exchange for $10,000; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed entrepreneur gained a loyal customer |
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base during his five decades running the garage, where he offered |
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his customers ready-to-install transmissions and a wide range of |
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other car repair services; Mr. Lopez devoted countless hours to |
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keeping his shop running smoothly, overcoming many professional and |
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personal obstacles as he continued to work until the age of 83; and |
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WHEREAS, In retirement, Mr. Lopez looks forward to spending |
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more time with his wife and three daughters and to pursuing his |
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favorite pastime, hunting; and |
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WHEREAS, Luis Lopez's skill and determination have made him |
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an American success story, and he may indeed take great pride in his |
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outstanding achievements as he embarks on the next exciting chapter |
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of his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Luis Lopez on his retirement as |
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owner of Center Automatic Transmission and Engine Exchange in |
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Corpus Christi and extend to him sincere best wishes for happiness |
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and success in the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Lopez as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Herrero |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1156 was adopted by the House on March |
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19, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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