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

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                                                   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.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House