H.R. No. 853
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, David Lopez of Edinburg commemorated five decades in
the barber's trade in December 2008, and on January 9, 2009, he and
his wife, Emma Avila Lopez, celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary; and
WHEREAS, On December 4, 1958, David Lopez obtained his
barber's license, and since that time he has earned loyal customers
with his skills, good humor, and genial nature; the owner of the Mug
and Brush Barber Shop at the Echo Hotel and Conference Center in
Edinburg, Mr. Lopez is admired by his fellow residents and by many
South Texas politicians, including members of the Texas
Legislature; in fact, State Representative Aaron Pea has been his
customer for 41 years, and the Mug and Brush Barber Shop remains a
cherished spot for swapping stories and jokes and for engaging in
spirited political discussions; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his successful business, Mr. Lopez
takes great pride in his family; he married the former Emma Avila in
January 1959, and the couple have since been blessed with six
children, Marissa, Ruth, Yolette, Priscilla, Derick, and David; Mr.
and Mrs. Lopez have also shared the joy of welcoming 15
grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren into their family; and
WHEREAS, With the support of his beloved wife, David Lopez
has reached significant milestones in both his professional and
personal lives, and for their enduring commitment to one another,
Mr. and Mrs. Lopez continue to inspire all those who are fortunate
enough to know them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor David Lopez for his 50 years as a barber
and congratulate David and Emma Avila Lopez on their five decades of
marriage; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Lopez as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Pea
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 853 was adopted by the House on March
26, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House