By Gallego H.R. No. 282 75R4473 SMZ-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 many happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly 1-3 a memorable occasion worthy of special praise and recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Claudio and Edelmira Sotelo of Del Rio had the 1-5 privilege of commemorating one such momentous event in their lives 1-6 when they celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on December 18, 1-7 1995; and 1-8 WHEREAS, United in matrimony on December 18, 1955, in Del 1-9 Rio, the Sotelos have nurtured an enduring relationship that has 1-10 grown in love and mutual respect with each passing year and that 1-11 has been blessed with three children, Claudio, Jr., Debra Melinda, 1-12 and Fernando; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Sotelo are now deservedly reaping the 1-14 many benefits of their full and active life together, and they 1-15 greatly treasure the time they spend with their family, which has 1-16 grown to include five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; 1-17 the couple also share a deep and abiding religious faith as members 1-18 of St. Joseph Catholic Church; and 1-19 WHEREAS, For more than four decades, Claudio and Edelmira 1-20 Sotelo have enjoyed a strong and lasting marriage filled with many 1-21 happy times and cherished family memories; built on a solid 1-22 foundation of mutual love, trust, and support, their life together 1-23 has indeed been a source of joy and inspiration to the many friends 1-24 and relatives of this fortunate pair; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby congratulate Claudio and Edelmira Sotelo on the 2-3 joyous occasion of their wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-4 warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Sotelo as an expression of high regard by 2-7 the Texas House of Representatives.