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