By Yarbrough H.R. No. 527 74R9349 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans 1-2 who have shared more than 70 happy and rewarding years of marriage 1-3 is truly a memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Luis and Emilia Phillips Pena recently had the 1-5 privilege of commemorating such a momentous event in their lives 1-6 when they celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on February 4, 1-7 1995, with a reception at Northway Healthcare Center in Houston, 1-8 where they were joined by many close friends and relatives; and 1-9 WHEREAS, United in matrimony in the community of Edna in 1-10 1924, the couple has enjoyed a deeply fulfilling union that has 1-11 grown in love and mutual respect with each passing year and that 1-12 has been blessed by the birth of eight children; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Over the years, their close-knit family has 1-14 continued to grow, and the Penas now delight in the company of 24 1-15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren, and they are eagerly 1-16 awaiting the birth of their first great-great-grandchild; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mr. Pena is a native of Goliad, while Mrs. Pena was 1-18 reared in Belton, and they each hail from families that have 1-19 enjoyed great longevity; Mrs. Pena and her sister, Senona Pena, 1-20 have shared a special bond throughout their adult lives as a result 1-21 of marrying brothers; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Mr. Pena also remains close to his beloved siblings, 1-23 Christina Garza, Charlie Pena, and Lupe Martinez; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Built on a foundation of mutual love, trust, and 2-1 support, the marriage of Luis and Emilia Pena has long served as a 2-2 source of joy and inspiration to their family and many friends and 2-3 indeed merits special recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby congratulate Luis and Emilia Phillips Pena on 2-6 the joyous occasion of their 71st wedding anniversary and extend to 2-7 them warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it 2-8 further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Pena as an expression of high regard by 2-11 the Texas House of Representatives.