SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-2 join the family and friends of Guadalupe Arias Garcia in honoring 1-3 this beloved matriarch on the grand occasion of her 75th birthday; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, She will be celebrating her 75th birthday during the 1-6 same year that the Texas Legislature also celebrates its diamond 1-7 anniversary; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born on December 12, 1922, in San Antonio, Texas, 1-9 Guadalupe is the daughter of Milton M. and Conception R. Arias; 1-10 they were the parents of 11 other children, Ramon, Encarnacion, 1-11 Magdaleno, Milton, Jr., Leonides, Antonia, Nicolas, Leonard, Mary, 1-12 Eva, and Annie; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Guadalupe Arias married Ernest Julian Garcia, and 1-14 the devoted couple became the parents of five children, Ernestine, 1-15 Juliet, Lupe, Diana, and Ernest Anthony; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Unwavering in her love and devotion, Mrs. Garcia 1-17 instilled the importance of education and sports in her children; 1-18 her family has always been able to count on her for understanding, 1-19 advice, or just lending an ear; and 1-20 WHEREAS, She has made a real home for her family who, when 1-21 coming home, feel the warmth and love as they drive up the 1-22 driveway; and 1-23 WHEREAS, She is proud of her six grandchildren, Victor, Berin 2-1 David, Alexia Nicole, Jillian, Amanda Rose, and Julia Nicole; she 2-2 enjoys discussing and debating issues with her grandson Victor and 2-3 feels blessed in helping to raise her special granddaughter 2-4 Jillian, who, with Ernestine, shares much love and devotion; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Only 5'1" tall, Mrs. Garcia is the embodiment of a 2-6 tower of strength and courage and an anchor of hope and faith; 2-7 young looking beyond her years, she is full of graciousness and 2-8 humility, exercising diplomacy and fairness in many family 2-9 situations; and 2-10 WHEREAS, Guadalupe loves to laugh, enjoys good jokes, and 2-11 plays canasta to win; she keeps up with the daily news and 2-12 important issues of her community and never misses the opportunity 2-13 to vote; now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-15 hereby declare Guadalupe Arias Garcia a treasured citizen of her 2-16 town and state and extend to her best wishes for a most joyous 75th 2-17 birthday; and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for 2-19 Guadalupe as an expression of the esteem of the Texas Legislature. _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 112 was adopted by the Senate on May 31, 1997. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 112 was adopted by the House on June 2, 1997. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House Approved: _______________________________ Date _______________________________ Governor