83R25960 MGR-D
By: Longoria H.R. No. 2696
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Manuel Dominguez of La Feria has distinguished
himself as a pillar of his community; and
WHEREAS, Born in 1933 in Relampago, Mr. Dominguez traces his
roots in Hidalgo County back for generations; one of his
grandfathers was a Hidalgo County constable, and his
great-grandfather was a county commissioner; while growing up, Mr.
Dominguez helped out on his family's farm and ranch, and he later
coordinated and managed crews that worked on farms and in the
packing sheds; he met his wife, the former Olga Gonzalez, while
working in West Texas, and the couple married in 1960; they soon
moved to La Feria, where they raised their 10 children; Manuel and
Olga Dominguez have consistently emphasized the importance of
education, and they take pride in their children's educational
achievements, which include 10 bachelor's degrees, 5 master's
degrees, and a law degree; Noemi Dominguez Elementary School in La
Feria is named for their late daughter, who became an elementary
school teacher; and
WHEREAS, In honor of a second child, Adrian, who had spina
bifida, Mr. Dominguez founded the Adrian Dominguez Memorial
Scholarship 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Walk in 1996; now the
longest-established five kilometer race in the Rio Grande Valley,
the event benefits the Los Diez Education Foundation, which awards
scholarships to area students; so far, 54 students have received a
collective total of more than $20,000 to pursue higher education;
and
WHEREAS, For his notable community service, Mr. Dominguez is
being presented the key to La Feria by the members of the city
council; at the age of nearly 80, this esteemed Texan still works
full-time; he is a valued member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic
Church and a charter member of the local chapter of the Knights of
Columbus; and
WHEREAS, Manuel Dominguez has set an outstanding example of
public-spirited engagement, and in so doing, he has earned the
respect and admiration of many fellow citizens; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Manuel Dominguez for his significant
contributions to his community and extend to him deep appreciation
for his charitable endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Dominguez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.