Bill Text: TX HR224 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 224 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating Alex Napierski on the occasion of his 100th birthday.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-02-28 - Reported enrolled [HR224 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR224-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 224



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Alex Napierski is celebrating his 100th birthday on
	February 5, 2017, to the delight of a large circle of admirers; and
	WHEREAS, The youngest child of Polish immigrants, Alex
	Napierski was born in Buffalo, New York, in 1917; he came of age
	during World War II, and because a perforated eardrum precluded
	military service, he contributed to the war effort by building
	aircraft for defense contractor Curtiss-Wright Corporation; while
	working there, he met the love of his life, Florence; they married
	after a long courtship and became the proud parents of three
	children, Elizabeth, Theresa, and Robert; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Napierski later joined Trico Windshield Wipers
	as a machine repairman; according to his supervisors and coworkers,
	he was unsurpassed in his skill, and he was employed by the company
	for four decades before his retirement; and
	WHEREAS, A true family man, he helped care for his mother
	after she suffered medical problems, and he devoted himself to the
	well-being of Robert, who was born with Down syndrome;
	Mr. Napierski also played a special role in the lives of his nephews
	and nieces, who adored him for his youthful enthusiasm and
	practical jokes; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Napierski was very involved at Robert's school,
	the Cantilician Center; while living in Buffalo, he was active in
	his church and various Catholic organizations, including the Holy
	Name Society and the St. Vincent de Paul Society; he and his wife
	shared a fulfilling marriage of 42 years, and after her passing in
	1982, Mr. Napierski became the sole caregiver for Robert; in 2015,
	he moved to Texas with his son to be closer to his daughter,
	Theresa; he is now surrounded by four generations of his treasured
	family; and
	WHEREAS, Sustained by his faith, Mr. Napierski continues to
	attend church weekly; he still loves to dance and sing the songs of
	his youth, and he attributes his longevity to clean living, a strong
	prayer life, and staying active; and
	WHEREAS, Alex Napierski has met life's challenges with
	resilience, optimism, and determination, and he holds a special
	place in the hearts of all who are fortunate enough to know him;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate Alex Napierski on the occasion of
	his 100th birthday 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. Napierski as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.

	Anderson of McLennan

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 224 was adopted by the House on
	February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House