TITLE: Recognizing the members of the Campos family on the occasion of the 2011 Campos Family Reunion.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the members of the Campos family on the occasion of the 2011 Campos Family Reunion.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the members of the Campos family on the grand occasion of the 2011 Campos Family Reunion; and WHEREAS, On August 7, 1922, Guadalupe Cuellar and Alvino Guajardo Campos were united in marriage in Bay City, Texas; they went on to have 15 children, and they made their home in New Gulf; Guadalupe was dedicated to her work as a homemaker; Alvino worked for the Texas Gulf Sulphur Company, and he and the family picked pecans and cotton for the Davis Ranch; Alvino also owned and ran the Ramirez/Campos Caf ; and WHEREAS, Alvino retired in 1962, and he and Guadalupe moved to Victoria in 1969; they were blessed with 53 grandchildren, 82 great-grandchildren, 38 great-great-grandchildren, and two great-great-great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, The Campos family reunion is a way of preserving and strengthening the family ties that Guadalupe and Alvino believed in and nurtured; the reunion provides an opportunity for family members to learn of their rich history, celebrate their heritage, and prepare for the future; and WHEREAS, The Campos family is holding its third reunion on April 16, 2011, at the Boling Community Center in Boling, Texas; the event is being hosted by the grandchildren of Guadalupe and Alvino Campos; and WHEREAS, The 2011 reunion is a manifestation of the pride the Campos family members have in their heritage and is an example of their commitment to family unity and loyalty; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby congratulate the members of the Campos family on their accomplishments and their strong family spirit and extend best wishes to them for a joyous 2011 Campos Family Reunion; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the members of the Campos family as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Gallegos President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 7, 2011.