1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 813

        1-2           WHEREAS, Ernesto and Marina Mata placed great faith and trust

        1-3     in the future when they married on May 14, 1947, and they have

        1-4     been amply rewarded as they recently celebrated their 50th wedding

        1-5     anniversary; and

        1-6           WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the years

        1-7     of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Mata of Angleton, Texas, have

        1-8     steadfastly embraced traditional family and moral values; and

        1-9           WHEREAS, Over the years, they have grown stronger in their

       1-10     love and devotion as together they have experienced the joys and

       1-11     sorrows of everyday living; and

       1-12           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ernesto Mata have been blessed with a

       1-13     wonderful family; their children, Concepcion Mata, Ernest Mata, Jr.,

       1-14     Alicia Tamez, and Roberto Mata, and their 10 grandchildren have been

       1-15     a source of much pride and joy; and

       1-16           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Mata shared their happiness with their

       1-17     family and friends at a reception on May 11, 1997, at the Knights

       1-18     of Columbus Hall in Angleton, Texas; and

       1-19           WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Mata is

       1-20     truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it

       1-21           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

       1-22     75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to

       1-23     Mr. and Mrs. Ernesto C. Mata on their golden wedding anniversary;

        2-1     and, be it further

        2-2           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this

        2-3     distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in their lives.

        2-4                                                                   Brown

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        2-6                                          President of the Senate

        2-7                                       I hereby certify that the above

        2-8                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

        2-9                                  on May 22, 1997.

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       2-11                                          Secretary of the Senate

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       2-13                                           Member, Texas Senate