By Gallego H.C.R. No. 267 75R14186 SAJ-D 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.