1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 435 1-3 WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary is a grand observance 1-4 worthy of much celebration; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Fidela Ramirez and Alfonso R. Jimenez of 1-6 Corpus Christi, Texas, entered into the bonds of holy matrimony 1-7 on April 10, 1947, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church after 1-8 a courtship that had lasted since they first met in 1933 in 1-9 Cuero, Texas; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The achievement of this important milestone is the 1-11 result of the love, devotion, and mutual respect of two outstanding 1-12 individuals; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The fifth child of 11 children born to Guillerma 1-14 and Jose Jimenez, Alfonso was born on January 23, 1920, in 1-15 Ganado, Texas, and served his country during World War II in the 1-16 United States Army; he worked for the Corpus Christi Naval Air 1-17 Station for 31 years; a devout member of Holy Family Catholic 1-18 Church, which he helped build, Mr. Jimenez has served the parish 1-19 in many capacities; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Born on April 24, 1919, in Mexico, Fidela is the 1-21 third of eight children born to Viviana and Felipe Ramirez; she 1-22 became a naturalized citizen on October 21, 1963, and has been a 1-23 faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church since its founding 2-1 in 1952; she is an active volunteer in several church organizations 2-2 and is a Eucharistic Minister; and 2-3 WHEREAS, God's grace and blessings have been bestowed in 2-4 abundance on the beloved couple who celebrated their golden wedding 2-5 anniversary surrounded by their family and friends at a surprise 2-6 dinner party on April 12, 1997; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Steadfastly embracing traditional Christian family 2-8 values, Mr. and Mrs. Jimenez provided a happy and secure home life 2-9 for their four children, Olga, Eva Marie, Louis, and Rita-Marie, 2-10 and their niece, Jane Campos; they are the proud grandparents of 2-11 seven wonderful grandchildren, Jessica, Chris, Efrain, Amanda, 2-12 Jason, Leslie, and Kimberly; and 2-13 WHEREAS, The joy and companionship Fidela and Alfonso have 2-14 shared through the years are evident to all who are fortunate 2-15 to know them; now, therefore, be it 2-16 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-17 75th Legislature, hereby commend Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso R. Jimenez 2-18 on their 50th wedding anniversary with best wishes for many more 2-19 years of health and happiness; and, be it further 2-20 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-21 distinguished couple as a memento of this memorable day. 2-22 Truan 2-23 Armbrister Galloway Ogden 2-24 Barrientos Harris Patterson 2-25 Bivins Haywood Ratliff 2-26 Brown Lindsay Shapiro 2-27 Cain Lucio Shapleigh 2-28 Carona Luna Sibley 2-29 Duncan Madla Wentworth 3-1 Ellis Moncrief West 3-2 Fraser Nelson Whitmire 3-3 Gallegos Nixon Zaffirini 3-4 Bullock, President of the Senate 3-5 ______________________________________ 3-6 President of the Senate 3-7 I hereby certify that the above 3-8 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-9 on April 2, 1997. 3-10 ______________________________________ 3-11 Secretary of the Senate 3-12 ______________________________________ 3-13 Dean of the Senate