SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 422
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Joe Avila on the notable occasion of his 80th birthday;
and
WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman is well known for
his wisdom and generosity of spirit, and he is a respected
citizen of Austin; and
WHEREAS, Joe Avila was born April 14, 1929; he served the
nation in the armed services during the Korean War; after the
war, he returned home and married Paula Robles, who worked at his
parents' bakery, and the couple raised two daughters, Carolina
Avila and Rose Maciel; and
WHEREAS, Joe learned the bakery business from his
stepfather Florentino DeLa'O, and in 1962 he opened his own
bakery, Joe's Bakery and Coffee Shop; today, his daughters and
his granddaughter, Regina Estrada, are ably carrying on his
legacy as managers of this East Austin institution; and
WHEREAS, In honor of his birthday and the 102nd birthday of
his mother, Sophia Perez DeLa'O, family and friends 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 congratulate Joe Avila on his 80th birthday
and extend to him best wishes for a festive and enjoyable
celebration of this milestone in his life; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem 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