SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 67
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize John Frank Zalaznik on the grand occasion of his 100th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, John Zalaznik is an exemplary citizen who is
admired in his community for his achievements, and he is a
cherished resident of the Summit at Westlake in Austin; and
WHEREAS, John Zalaznik was born August 18, 1913, in Holy
Cross, Iowa, to a family of Slovenian immigrants, and he grew up
in Pine City, Minnesota, where he attended a one-room
schoolhouse; Mr. Zalaznik served his nation with distinction in
the armed forces; during World War II, he participated in the
Omaha Beach landing and earned a Bronze Star for his outstanding
service; and
WHEREAS, After the war, Mr. Zalaznik lived for many years
in Yonkers, New York, where he owned and operated a successful
automotive repair business and where he met Irmgard "Mimi"
Maeder; the couple married in her hometown of Zurich,
Switzerland, in 1956; they raised two children together, Deborah
and John, and their grandchildren are Evan and Erica Holley and
Kyle and Keith Zalaznik; and
WHEREAS, After his 1975 retirement, he and Mimi took great
pleasure in traveling the world together; in 2012, he was the
oldest veteran to participate in the first Honor Flight from
Austin to Washington, D.C.; Mr. Zalaznik still plays poker,
attends exercise classes, and participates in many social
events; and
WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of his community,
he is noted for his courage, his adventurous spirit, and his
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate John Frank
Zalaznik on his achievements and extend to him best wishes for a
memorable 100th birthday celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as a memento of this milestone in his life.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 19, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate