SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 421
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
recognizing Sophia Perez DeLa'O on the grand occasion of her
102nd birthday; and
WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her charm and
generosity of spirit, and she is a revered resident of Austin;
and
WHEREAS, Sophia Perez DeLa'O was born March 13, 1907, in
Mexico and moved to Austin at the age of nine; she grew up in East
Austin, and she and Nicholas Avila had three children, Josie,
Fernando, and Joe Avila; and
WHEREAS, She later married Florentino DeLa'O, a baker, and
the couple managed La Oriental Bakery in East Austin and also
sold bread out of their house on East 9th Street; they had a
daughter, Hilda DeLa'O, and together they raised the four
children as a family; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. DeLa'O is a beloved and respected member of
her community, and she is noted for her courage, her compassion
for others, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the
fullest; and
WHEREAS, In honor of her birthday and the 80th birthday of
her son Joe Avila, friends and family are joining them as they
celebrate the occasion together on April 1, 2009, at Joe's Bakery
and Coffee Shop; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby recognize Sophia Perez DeLa'O as a treasured
citizen of our state and extend to her best wishes for a memorable
102nd birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 16, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate