85R8486 BPG-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 224
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Alex Napierski is celebrating his 100th birthday on
February 5, 2017, to the delight of a large circle of admirers; and
WHEREAS, The youngest child of Polish immigrants, Alex
Napierski was born in Buffalo, New York, in 1917; he came of age
during World War II, and because a perforated eardrum precluded
military service, he contributed to the war effort by building
aircraft for defense contractor Curtiss-Wright Corporation; while
working there, he met the love of his life, Florence; they married
after a long courtship and became the proud parents of three
children, Elizabeth, Theresa, and Robert; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Napierski later joined Trico Windshield Wipers
as a machine repairman; according to his supervisors and coworkers,
he was unsurpassed in his skill, and he was employed by the company
for four decades before his retirement; and
WHEREAS, A true family man, he helped care for his mother
after she suffered medical problems, and he devoted himself to the
well-being of Robert, who was born with Down syndrome;
Mr. Napierski also played a special role in the lives of his nephews
and nieces, who adored him for his youthful enthusiasm and
practical jokes; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Napierski was very involved at Robert's school,
the Cantilician Center; while living in Buffalo, he was active in
his church and various Catholic organizations, including the Holy
Name Society and the St. Vincent de Paul Society; he and his wife
shared a fulfilling marriage of 42 years, and after her passing in
1982, Mr. Napierski became the sole caregiver for Robert; in 2015,
he moved to Texas with his son to be closer to his daughter,
Theresa; he is now surrounded by four generations of his treasured
family; and
WHEREAS, Sustained by his faith, Mr. Napierski continues to
attend church weekly; he still loves to dance and sing the songs of
his youth, and he attributes his longevity to clean living, a strong
prayer life, and staying active; and
WHEREAS, Alex Napierski has met life's challenges with
resilience, optimism, and determination, and he holds a special
place in the hearts of all who are fortunate enough to know him;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Alex Napierski on the occasion of
his 100th birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Napierski as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.