By Puente                                              H.R. No. 725

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                                 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 50 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a

 1-3     memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Rudy and Connie Rocha of San Antonio recently had

 1-5     the privilege of commemorating such an event in their lives when

 1-6     they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on April 12, 1997;

 1-7     and

 1-8           WHEREAS, United in matrimony in San Antonio, the Rochas have

 1-9     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     five children, Susan Rocha, Angela Rocha, Martha Rocha Enriquez,

1-12     John Rocha, and Tom Rocha; and

1-13           WHEREAS, The couple have been industrious and welcomed

1-14     members of their community; Mr. Rocha was employed by Bexar County

1-15     for many years until his retirement, while Mrs. Rocha is both owner

1-16     and operator of Carino Child Care in San Antonio and a board member

1-17     of the San Antonio Independent School District; and

1-18           WHEREAS, Now deservedly enjoying the many benefits of a full

1-19     life together, the couple find they have more time to pursue their

1-20     favorite leisure activities, and they treasure the time they spend

1-21     with their family, which has grown to include six grandchildren;

1-22     and

1-23           WHEREAS, For half a century, Rudy and Connie Rocha have

1-24     shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times

 2-1     and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of

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

 2-3     and inspiration to the family and many friends of this fortunate

 2-4     pair; now, therefore, be it

 2-5           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-6     Legislature hereby congratulate Rudy and Connie Rocha on the

 2-7     occasion of their 50th 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. Rocha as an expression of high regard by

2-11     the Texas House of Representatives.