TITLE: Congratulating World War II veteran Julio Sosa on his 95th birthday.

SUMMARY: Congratulating World War II veteran Julio Sosa on his 95th birthday.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The 95th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly cause for celebration, and World War II veteran Julio Sosa of Laredo is reaching that impressive milestone on August 8, 2017; and WHEREAS, Julio Sosa was born in Laredo in 1922, one of the six children of Julio and Ramoncita Sosa; answering his nation's call to duty, he served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1942 to 1945; and WHEREAS, After helping to liberate the Philippines from the Japanese army, Mr. Sosa was assigned to the American forces occupying Japan, following its surrender on September 2, 1945; and WHEREAS, This brave American was among the first U.S. troops to land in Yokohama, Japan, and he later served in Tokyo, as that country began its transition to democratic governance; and WHEREAS, Following his honorable discharge and return to civilian life, Julio Sosa spent many years with the railroads, serving as a switchman and brakeman for the Texas Mexican Railway and as a train master for the Missouri Pacific Railway; and WHEREAS, Married in 1944, Mr. Sosa and his wife, Clementina, were the proud parents of four children, Joe Sosa, Greg Sosa, Dr. Rosalinda Sosa Bonilla, and Henry Sosa; and WHEREAS, Over the course of nine and a half decades, Julio Sosa has courageously served his nation in a time of war, enjoyed a long and successful career as a railwayman, and raised four exceptional children, and as he celebrates this special day, he is blessed with the admiration and affection of his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Julio Sosa on his 95th birthday, commend him for his military service, 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. Sosa as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hunter Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 217 was adopted by the House on August 15, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House