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.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 128 was adopted by the House on
November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House