TITLE: Congratulating Maria Silguero of Robstown on her 100th birthday.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Maria Silguero of Robstown on her 100th birthday.

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WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly cause for celebration, and Maria Silguero of Robstown reached that notable milestone in her life on January 6, 2013; and WHEREAS, Born in 1913 to Anastascio and Paula Quintaina in Karnes City, Maria Quintaina married Jose Vargas Silguero in Yorktown; together they became the parents of five children, Sorvidia, Israel, Reynaldo, Antonia, and Jose Silguero, Jr., and Mrs. Silguero has since welcomed into her family 32 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild; and WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Silguero also worked for many years in the fields; today, she is seen regularly at the Robstown senior center, where she helps to serve meals to others; a dance was held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall in Robstown to commemorate her 100th birthday, and another event is taking place at the senior center on March 6, 2013, to honor this remarkable woman; and WHEREAS, The resilience and strength of character demonstrated by centenarians are a source of enduring inspiration, and in sharing the experience gained through a century of life well lived, Maria Silguero bestows a precious gift of wisdom that benefits all who are fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Maria Silguero on her 100th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Silguero as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 660 was adopted by the House on February 28, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House