H.R. No. 1726 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Family and friends of Alfredo Bruno Sepulveda were greatly saddened by his passing on September 28, 2007, at the age of 89; and WHEREAS, Born on October 6, 1917, Mr. Sepulveda served his country with distinction during World War II and was later employed for 37 years as a civil servant; a man of many talents, he was an inventor, a chemist, a carpenter, an electrician, and an artist, and he was also a dedicated leader who shared his time with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Knights of Columbus; and WHEREAS, After the passing of his first wife, Josephina Sepulveda, Mr. Sepulveda was fortunate to find love again with Mary Lozano Sepulveda, with whom he enjoyed a fulfilling marriage; moreover, he took great pride in his 8 children, 5 stepchildren, 32 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild; and WHEREAS, Alfredo Sepulveda inspired others with his kindness, generosity, and wisdom, and although he will be deeply missed, memories of time spent in his company will be forever treasured by all those who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Alfredo Bruno Sepulveda and extend sincere sympathy to his loved ones; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Alfredo Bruno Sepulveda. Martinez Fischer ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1726 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 11, 2009. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House