By Gallego                                           H.C.R. No. 267

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                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 1-1           WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans

 1-2     who have shared 50 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a

 1-3     memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Pete and Elena Gallego of Alpine recently had the

 1-5     privilege of commemorating such a momentous event in their lives

 1-6     when they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on April 12,

 1-7     1997; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, Since exchanging their wedding vows, the Gallegos

 1-9     have nurtured an enduring relationship that has grown in love and

1-10     understanding with each passing year and that has been blessed with

1-11     four children; and

1-12           WHEREAS, Mr. Gallego recently closed the family's 79-year-old

1-13     business, Gallego's Mexican Food Restaurant, and Mrs. Gallego

1-14     retired from the Texas Department of Human Services so they can

1-15     spend more time together and enjoy their new home; and

1-16           WHEREAS, The Gallegos have contributed greatly to their

1-17     community through their involvement in local concerns and through

1-18     the years, they have championed the causes of their fellow citizens

1-19     by participating in many worthy initiatives; and

1-20           WHEREAS, Deeply committed to education issues, Mr. Gallego

1-21     became the first Hispanic member of the Alpine school board when he

1-22     began his 15-year-tenure in 1959, and he was instrumental in

1-23     integrating the school system; and

 2-1           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gallego made education a top priority

 2-2     in their children's lives, and they were amply rewarded for their

 2-3     efforts with the academic and professional achievements of their

 2-4     offspring, Imelda Garcia is employed as an attorney, Rebecca

 2-5     Gallego enjoys a fulfilling practice as a physician, and Pete

 2-6     Gallego serves his fellow citizens both as a member of this chamber

 2-7     and as a lawyer; and

 2-8           WHEREAS, Now deservedly reaping the many benefits of a full

 2-9     life together, the Gallegos find they have more time to enjoy their

2-10     favorite pastimes, and they still look forward to each day with the

2-11     same enthusiasm that first sparked their romance many years ago;

2-12     and

2-13           WHEREAS, For half a century, Pete and Elena Gallego have

2-14     shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times

2-15     and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of

2-16     mutual love, trust, and support, their marriage is a source of joy

2-17     and inspiration to the many friends and family of this fortunate

2-18     pair; now, therefore, be it

2-19           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

2-20     hereby congratulate Pete and Elena Gallego on the occasion of their

2-21     50th wedding anniversary and extend to them warmest best wishes for

2-22     continued happiness; and, be it further

2-23           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-24     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Gallego as an expression of high regard

2-25     by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.