1999 Winner, Crystal Uvalle

It was about 20 years ago,

A man came here from Mexico.

He sought a better way to live,

And found he had a lot to give.

He didn’t speak a word of English,

So he took a job busing dishes.

To learn his new country’s ways,

He worked and studied everyday.

He made Dallas his new home,

And before he knew it he was in the know.

He worked his way up in that restaurant,

And a lady there, his eye she caught.

She was a native of another state,

And he asked her out on a date.

She liked pierogies and roast beef,

He liked tamales and spicy meat.

It didn’t take long, they were in love,

Then God sent them a baby from heaven above.

I’m so happy for them you see,

That man and woman and I make three.

I’m so happy America let him in,

He’s my father and my friend.

I love you Daddy!