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 50 happy and rewarding years of marriage 1-3 is truly a memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Juan and Ofelia Arellano of El Paso will have the 1-5 privilege of commemorating such a momentous event in their lives 1-6 when they celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary on December 21, 1-7 1997; and 1-8 WHEREAS, United in matrimony in Chihuahua, Mexico, the 1-9 Arellanos have nurtured an enduring relationship that has grown in 1-10 love and mutual respect with each passing year and that has been 1-11 blessed with six children, Juan, Lilia, Ofelia, Alma, Concepcion, 1-12 and Jose; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Throughout their life together, they have been 1-14 industrious and valued members of their community; Mr. Arellano is 1-15 retired after a successful career with American Airlines, Inc., 1-16 that spanned 32 years, while Mrs. Arellano has devoted herself to 1-17 providing a happy and secure home life for their family; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Now deservedly enjoying the many benefits of a full 1-19 and active retirement together, the Arellanos find they have more 1-20 time to pursue their favorite leisure activities, and they treasure 1-21 the time they spend with their family, which in recent years has 1-22 grown to include 11 grandchildren; and 1-23 WHEREAS, For more than half a century, Juan and Ofelia 1-24 Arellano have shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many 2-1 happy times and cherished family memories; built on a solid 2-2 foundation of mutual love, trust, and support, their marriage has 2-3 long been a source of joy and inspiration to the friends and family 2-4 of this fortunate pair; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby congratulate Juan and Ofelia Arellano on the 2-7 occasion of their 52nd wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-8 warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Arellano as an expression of high regard 2-11 by the Texas House of Representatives. Serna _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 471 was adopted by the House on April 18, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House