H.R. No. 121
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The prosperity of the Lone Star State depends in
large part on the strength and innovative spirit of family-owned
businesses, and Francisco Guerra, Jr., of Starr County has made
valuable contributions for 45 years as the founder of La Rosita
Gravel, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Born in the town of La Rosita, "Chito" Guerra is the
son of Francisco and Constancia Guerra; he began helping his father
as a boy, shining shoes to earn money, and they later teamed up to
sell gravel around Starr County; he left school at 15 to work
full-time and then served his country in France during World War II,
earning a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Guerra studied mechanics after the war and
helped build the power plant and gates for Falcon Dam; for 15 years,
he worked in construction all over the state, and he then went on to
purchase a dump truck and establish La Rosita Gravel; he
demonstrated great ingenuity in building equipment when he could
not afford to buy it, and through thrift, hard work, and
perseverance, this successful entrepreneur today owns a
flourishing company with 14 cement mixers, 4 trucks, an excavator,
a bulldozer, and 2 loaders; giving generously of his resources, he
helped build the parking lot for the Rosita Santa Rosa de Lima
Church; he is devoted to his faith and to a fine family that
includes his beloved wife, Lilia Chito Moreno, and their 11
children; in his free time, he enjoys dancing and singing; and
WHEREAS, Chito Guerra has won the respect and admiration of
many as a dynamic member of the Starr County business community, and
he may indeed reflect with pride on his accomplishments; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Francisco "Chito"
Guerra, Jr., for his achievements 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. Guerra as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 121 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House