H.R. No. 1085 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 40 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a 1-3 memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Guadalupe and Alicia Rodriguez recently had the 1-5 privilege of commemorating such a momentous event in their lives 1-6 when they celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on March 14, 1-7 1995; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The pair met at a high school football game, and 1-9 after discovering that they wanted to spend the rest of their lives 1-10 together, they exchanged wedding vows in 1955; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Since then, the Rodriguezes have enjoyed an enduring 1-12 relationship that has grown in love and mutual respect with each 1-13 passing year and that has been blessed by the births of five 1-14 cherished children: Ruben, Rosalinda, Richard R., Rudy X., and 1-15 Michael; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez have established themselves 1-17 as industrious and valued members of the Harlingen community; 1-18 Mr. Rodriguez distinguished himself through his 20-year career with 1-19 the United States Air Force, and his lovely and gracious wife 1-20 devoted herself to raising their fine family; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Over the years, their close-knit family has 1-22 continued to grow, and the Rodriguezes now delight in the company 1-23 of six grandchildren: Jacob Cantu, Amelia Rae Cantu, Daniella N. 1-24 Rodriguez, Adriana A. Rodriguez, Sarah S. Rodriguez, and Xavier 2-1 Almanza; and 2-2 WHEREAS, The Rodriguezes are now deservedly enjoying the many 2-3 benefits of a full and active life together, and they are able to 2-4 look forward to each day with the same enthusiasm that sparked 2-5 their romance more than 40 years ago; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Built on a foundation of mutual love, trust, and 2-7 support, their life together has been a source of joy and 2-8 inspiration to their family and many friends, and they are indeed 2-9 deserving of special recognition on this joyous occasion; now, 2-10 therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-12 Legislature hereby congratulate Guadalupe and Alicia Rodriguez on 2-13 their 40th wedding anniversary and extend to them warmest best 2-14 wishes for their continued happiness; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-16 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez as an expression of high regard 2-17 by the Texas House of Representatives.