H.R. No. 185
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Locally owned and operated businesses play a vital
role in the prosperity of the Lone Star State, and those enterprises
that build a record of dependability and longevity hold a special
place of honor in their communities; and
WHEREAS, A local institution, El Valle Bakery has served
residents of Rio Grande City since 1976; the shop was founded by
Adolfo Berlanga, a native of Mexico, and his wife, Maria del Carmen
Berlanga; this loving couple shared more than four decades of
marriage, and together they raised six children, Adolfo, Jose,
Adriana, Rafael, Carlos, and Jaime; and
WHEREAS, Though Mr. and Mrs. Berlanga have passed away, El
Valle Bakery continues to thrive through the able operation of
their son, Rafael; a graduate of The University of Texas-Pan
American, he is married to Yvonne Berlanga and is the proud father
of two daughters, Maya and Paloma; he joined the family business in
2008; and
WHEREAS, During the past 35 years, El Valle Bakery has gained
a loyal following, and members of the Berlanga family may take pride
in the vital role they continue to play in the life of Rio Grande
City and Starr County; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor El Valle Bakery and
its founders, Adolfo Berlanga and Maria del Carmen Berlanga, and
extend to Rafael Berlanga sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Berlanga family 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. 185 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House