88S31214 AMB-D By: Guillen H.R. No. 128 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan and World War II veteran is truly cause for celebration, and Gumercindo Zambrano of La Grulla marked that special milestone on September 27, 2023; and WHEREAS, "Gume" Zambrano was born in 1923; he grew up in La Grulla, where he attended school, and through the decades he has given back to his community by helping care for the La Grulla Cemetery; and WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Zambrano proudly served as a U.S. Army radio operator during World War II; he was stationed in the South Pacific during the battles at Guadalcanal, Bougainville, and New Guinea, and he returned home to La Grulla in 1946; and WHEREAS, Mr. Zambrano exchanged wedding vows with the former Dora Solis, and they became the devoted parents of two sons and four daughters; with the passage of time, he has experienced the joy of welcoming grandchildren and great-grandchildren into his treasured family; and WHEREAS, Over the course of a century, Gume Zambrano has not only bravely served his nation but has also met the challenges and opportunities of a long life with grace and fortitude, and he is blessed with the deep respect and lasting affection of a host of loved ones; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Gumercindo Zambrano on the joyous 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. Zambrano as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.