SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 317
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Gilbert Zamora Sr. on the grand occasion of his 90th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, Gilbert Zamora is well known for his wisdom and
generosity of spirit, and he is respected and admired by all who
are privileged to know him; and
WHEREAS, Gilbert Zamora was born March 13, 1925, in
Morrill, Nebraska, the fourth of Fidela and H. O. Zamora's 13
children; he served the nation with distinction in the United
States Army and received the World War II Victory Medal; he later
joined the Texas National Guard and retired as a first lieutenant
after nearly a decade of service; and
WHEREAS, He married Mary Elizondo on November 27, 1945, and
they were blessed with two children, Gilbert Zamora Jr. and Diane
Pedersen, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a
great-great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Zamora enjoyed a long and productive career
as the owner of Zamora Refrigeration; he has been active in his
community as a member of the Knights of Columbus and of American
Legion Post 479, where he served as 2nd vice commander and
historian; and
WHEREAS, An inveterate tinkerer and inventor, he created
such useful gadgets as an aluminum can crusher, a pecan breaker,
and a ribbon organizer for his wife; he is beloved by his
grandchildren who have great memories of their visits with him
while young, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the
fullest is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Gilbert Zamora Sr. on his many
achievements and extend to him best wishes for a memorable 90th
birthday celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate