TITLE: Recognizing El Valle Bakery of Rio Grande City for its 50 years of service to the community.

SUMMARY: Recognizing El Valle Bakery of Rio Grande City for its 50 years of service to the community.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, After five decades of serving the people of Rio Grande City, El Valle Bakery closed its doors on June 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, Established by Adolfo Berlanga and his wife, Maria del Carmen Berlanga, in February 1975, El Valle Bakery sold fresh bread, pan dulce, and other pastries to generations of loyal customers through the years; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Berlanga's son, Rafael, joined the family business in 2008; following his parents' passing, he ably guided the shop until his retirement; and WHEREAS, Although the closing of El Valle Bakery marks the end of an era in Rio Grande City, the Berlanga family may indeed take great pride in the landmark status their business achieved during its long and illustrious history; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby recognize El Valle Bakery for its 50 years of service to the community and congratulate Rafael Berlanga on his retirement; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Berlanga as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.