H.R. No. 1704
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Eduardo Blanc of El Paso is an outstanding Texan who
is respected and admired by all who know him; and
WHEREAS, Born to Manuel and Ernestina Blanc on March 31,
1945, in El Palmito, Durango, Mexico, Eduardo Blanc grew up in a
large family with his six siblings; he graduated from El Paso
Technical High School and subsequently answered his nation's call
to duty as a member of the U.S. Army; he served admirably during the
Vietnam War, rising to the rank of sergeant and earning the Combat
Infantry Badge before completing his military service; he went on
to enjoy a respected career as a machinist for the Southern Pacific
Railroad until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Blanc and his wife, Maria Blanc, have shared a
rewarding marriage that has spanned more than four decades; they
are the proud parents of three children, Mayela, Victor, and Heidi,
and they take much delight in their six grandchildren, Christopher,
Melissa, Sergio, Destiny, Alexandra, and Adrian; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family and a wide circle of
friends, Eduardo Blanc has long been a source of joy and inspiration
to all those fortunate enough to share in the richness of his life;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Eduardo Blanc and extend to him
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Blanc as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
González
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1704 was adopted by the House on April
23, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House