83R11021 BPG-D By: Marquez H.R. No. 1031 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Albertina Corral of El Paso retired as a waitress at the Greenery Restaurant and Market on February 16, 2013, concluding a remarkable career that spanned 63 years in establishments owned by the Heins family; and WHEREAS, Born in Chihuahua City in Mexico in 1927, "Martha" Corral immigrated to the United States at the age of 22; she was not yet fluent in English when she was hired at the Heins restaurant in central El Paso, but her exceptional work ethic immediately impressed her boss; after 32 years at Heins, she began working at the Greenery in 1982; and WHEREAS, Ms. Corral endeared herself to innumerable restaurant patrons over the years with her charm, panache, and commitment to customer service; she treated patrons like guests in her own home, and she helped three generations of the Heins family keep operations running smoothly; always helpful and enthusiastic, she assisted in training new hires and taught them to strive for high standards of hospitality; and WHEREAS, Widely admired by all who had the privilege of working with her, Martha Corral set an outstanding example of excellence during more than six decades in the service industry, and it is indeed fitting to honor this esteemed octogenarian for her accomplishments as she embarks on the next chapter of her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Martha Corral on her retirement from 63 years of waitressing in establishments owned by the Heins family and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Corral as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.