H.R. No. 2849
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A century of joyful memories and meaningful
accomplishments is truly reason to celebrate, and on April 12,
2009, Edward Joseph Casanova of El Paso reached that remarkable
milestone in his life when he celebrated his 100th birthday; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Casanova was born in Colorado in 1909; he
answered his nation's call to duty with service in the U.S. Army Air
Forces during World War II; he continued his military service after
the war, spending a total of 24 years in uniform before his
retirement in 1965; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Casanova earned his private pilot's license in
1947 and his commercial pilot's license three years later; he
worked for the State of New Mexico after leaving the military, and
he raised his three children, Joseph, Jane, and Julie, as a single
father; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of the past century, Edward Casanova
has devoted himself to his loved ones and to serving his country,
and it is a pleasure to join in honoring him for 100 years of life
well lived; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Edward Joseph Casanova on his 100th
birthday 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. Casanova as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Moody
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2849 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House