H.R. No. 1361
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 103rd birthday is truly cause for celebration, and
Antonio Campos of Houston celebrated this very special event in his
life on June 13, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Born in Mexico in 1905, Antonio Campos moved to the
United States with his family in 1916; he helped raise his siblings
after his parents passed away that same year, working as a field
laborer for his uncle and on a neighboring farm; despite his other
responsibilities, he found the time to teach himself to read and
write; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Campos raised six children and was employed in
the construction industry in San Antonio, where he earned a
reputation as an outstanding worker; since retiring, he enjoys
gardening in his backyard and visiting the Oak Forest Neighborhood
Library; he is an active member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic
Community, and his fellow parishioners have honored him by raising
funds and purchasing a bench in his honor; and
WHEREAS, After more than a century of enriching experiences
and meaningful accomplishments, Antonio Campos is a source of
wisdom and inspiration to all who are privileged to know him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Antonio Campos for 103 years of
life well lived and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Campos as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Bohac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1361 was adopted by the House on April
27, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House