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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 317
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Gilbert Zamora Sr. on the grand occasion of his 90th |
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birthday; and |
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WHEREAS, Gilbert Zamora is well known for his wisdom and |
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generosity of spirit, and he is respected and admired by all who |
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are privileged to know him; and |
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WHEREAS, Gilbert Zamora was born March 13, 1925, in |
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Morrill, Nebraska, the fourth of Fidela and H. O. Zamora's 13 |
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children; he served the nation with distinction in the United |
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States Army and received the World War II Victory Medal; he later |
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joined the Texas National Guard and retired as a first lieutenant |
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after nearly a decade of service; and |
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WHEREAS, He married Mary Elizondo on November 27, 1945, and |
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they were blessed with two children, Gilbert Zamora Jr. and Diane |
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Pedersen, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a |
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great-great-grandchild; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Zamora enjoyed a long and productive career |
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as the owner of Zamora Refrigeration; he has been active in his |
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community as a member of the Knights of Columbus and of American |
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Legion Post 479, where he served as 2nd vice commander and |
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historian; and |
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WHEREAS, An inveterate tinkerer and inventor, he created |
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such useful gadgets as an aluminum can crusher, a pecan breaker, |
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and a ribbon organizer for his wife; he is beloved by his |
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grandchildren who have great memories of their visits with him |
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while young, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the |
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fullest is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Gilbert Zamora Sr. on his many |
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achievements and extend to him best wishes for a memorable 90th |
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birthday celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Watson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 4, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |