H.R. No. 133 is a resolution celebrating the 100th birthday of Albino Bazan Jr., a distinguished member of the Greatest Generation, who reached this significant milestone on April 14, 2025. Born in La Casita in 1925, Albino Bazan grew up in a large family and demonstrated values of perseverance and hard work from an early age. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he trained as an aviation machinist and contributed to critical operations in the Pacific Theater aboard the USS Kenneth Whiting. After his military service, he married Santos Vela and raised five children while pursuing various occupations, including work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Rio Grande City Independent School District.
The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' congratulations to Mr. Bazan on his centennial birthday and acknowledges his bravery, resilience, and the respect he has earned from those who know him. It highlights his lifelong commitment to family and community, noting that he is surrounded by a large family, including 14 grandchildren and multiple great-grandchildren. The resolution concludes with a commitment to prepare an official copy as a token of high regard for Mr. Bazan.