R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, On June 7, 1997, Eunice R. Escobar and Dean Pledger

 1-2     will embark on a new and exciting journey in life when they are

 1-3     united as husband and wife at La Trinidad United Methodist Church

 1-4     in San Antonio; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, Since first finding one another, the couple have

 1-6     been blessed with a relationship that has continued to grow in

 1-7     mutual respect, affection, and understanding, and through their

 1-8     deep dedication to one another they have forged a sound foundation

 1-9     on which to build their life together; and

1-10           WHEREAS, Graduates of Texas A&M University, Mr. Pledger and

1-11     Ms. Escobar will reside in San Antonio, where they work as an

1-12     account executive and English teacher; and

1-13           WHEREAS, The decision to enter into marriage is a profound

1-14     and powerful expression of commitment, and the lifelong fulfillment

1-15     of this sacred vow is one of the most meaningful experiences

1-16     possible; at the same time, the tradition of the wedding ceremony

1-17     is a joyous public affirmation of love, and this celebration

1-18     nurtures and strengthens not only husband and wife but also their

1-19     friends, family, and community; and

1-20           WHEREAS, In joining together in wedlock, Eunice R. Escobar

1-21     and Dean Pledger will not only imbue their own lives with new

1-22     richness and radiance but will also bring great joy and inspiration

1-23     to their many friends and loved ones, and it is indeed a privilege

1-24     to commemorate this auspicious occasion; now, therefore, be it

 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-2     Legislature hereby congratulate Dean Pledger and Eunice R. Escobar

 2-3     on the occasion of their wedding and extend to them sincere best

 2-4     wishes for continued success and happiness in the years to come;

 2-5     and, be it further

 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-7     prepared for the couple as an expression of high regard by the

 2-8     Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                   Gutierrez

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 1268 was adopted by the House on June

         2, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House