TITLE: Recognizing Salvatore Zaccagnino on the occasion of his 85th birthday.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Salvatore Zaccagnino on the occasion of his 85th birthday.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Salvatore Zaccagnino on the grand occasion of his 85th birthday on March 17, 2023; and WHEREAS, A second-generation American, Sal Zaccagnino was born on March 17, 1938, in Buffalo, New York; he earned a bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy and a master's degree from the University of Southern California; Sal served his country with distinction in the United States Air Force for two decades as a navigator and electronic warfare officer, eventually retiring with the rank of lieutenant colonel in 1980; and WHEREAS, Sal served as president of Caldwell National Bank for nearly a decade before taking a position as an investment consultant for American Express and for LPL Financial in Austin until his retirement in 2019; a shrewd and insightful banker and financier, he also served as chairman of the Texas Bankers Association Services Company; and WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen dedicated to serving the public, Sal was appointed to the Brazos River Authority board of directors and served on the board for more than two decades; Sal has served as president of the Caldwell Lions Club and the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce and has served in leadership positions with the Burleson County Industrial Foundation and the Burleson County Economic Development Council; and WHEREAS, Sal is noted for his commitment to his country and his community and for his devotion to his beloved wife of 61 years, Alice, and his cherished family; he is a highly esteemed member of his community, and his 85th birthday is indeed cause for celebration among his family and friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby recognize Salvatore Zaccagnino as a treasured citizen of the Lone Star State and extend to him congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of his 85th birthday; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Kolkhorst President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 17, 2023.