H.R. No. 217
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 95th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly
cause for celebration, and World War II veteran Julio Sosa of Laredo
is reaching that impressive milestone on August 8, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Julio Sosa was born in Laredo in 1922, one of the six
children of Julio and Ramoncita Sosa; answering his nation's call
to duty, he served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1942 to 1945;
and
WHEREAS, After helping to liberate the Philippines from the
Japanese army, Mr. Sosa was assigned to the American forces
occupying Japan, following its surrender on September 2, 1945; and
WHEREAS, This brave American was among the first U.S. troops
to land in Yokohama, Japan, and he later served in Tokyo, as that
country began its transition to democratic governance; and
WHEREAS, Following his honorable discharge and return to
civilian life, Julio Sosa spent many years with the railroads,
serving as a switchman and brakeman for the Texas Mexican Railway
and as a train master for the Missouri Pacific Railway; and
WHEREAS, Married in 1944, Mr. Sosa and his wife, Clementina,
were the proud parents of four children, Joe Sosa, Greg Sosa,
Dr. Rosalinda Sosa Bonilla, and Henry Sosa; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of nine and a half decades, Julio
Sosa has courageously served his nation in a time of war, enjoyed a
long and successful career as a railwayman, and raised four
exceptional children, and as he celebrates this special day, he is
blessed with the admiration and affection of his family and many
friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Julio Sosa on
his 95th birthday, commend him for his military service, 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. Sosa as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Hunter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 217 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House