H.R. No. 1156
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Luis Lopez retired as owner and operator of Center
Automatic Transmission and Engine Exchange, drawing to a close 50
years of outstanding service to residents of Corpus Christi; and
WHEREAS, A native of Michoacán, Mexico, Mr. Lopez came to the
United States in the early 1960s; he diligently saved up over the
ensuing years, and in 1965 he purchased Center Automatic
Transmission and Engine Exchange for $10,000; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed entrepreneur gained a loyal customer
base during his five decades running the garage, where he offered
his customers ready-to-install transmissions and a wide range of
other car repair services; Mr. Lopez devoted countless hours to
keeping his shop running smoothly, overcoming many professional and
personal obstacles as he continued to work until the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, In retirement, Mr. Lopez looks forward to spending
more time with his wife and three daughters and to pursuing his
favorite pastime, hunting; and
WHEREAS, Luis Lopez's skill and determination have made him
an American success story, and he may indeed take great pride in his
outstanding achievements as he embarks on the next exciting chapter
of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Luis Lopez on his retirement as
owner of Center Automatic Transmission and Engine Exchange in
Corpus Christi and extend to him sincere best wishes for happiness
and success in the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Lopez as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1156 was adopted by the House on March
19, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House