1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 865 1-2 WHEREAS, On August 31, 1997, members of the Carlos V. and 1-3 Victoria G. Garza family will gather together in Dallas, Texas, 1-4 for the grand occasion of their first family reunion; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Family members attending the event will celebrate 1-6 the marriage of Carlos and Victoria Garza who were married in 1907 1-7 in Villa Del Carmen at El Chipinque, Mexico, D.F.; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Nine children were born to this beloved couple, 1-9 Henry, Feliza, Mita, Mary, Gus, Gonzalo, Lorenzo, Ray, and Joe; 1-10 and 1-11 WHEREAS, Family reunions are occasions that rekindle the 1-12 bonds of lasting devotion to one another; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Strong traditional values are inherent in families 1-14 with hardworking and productive members of society; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The reunion will provide an opportunity for the 1-16 descendents of Carlos and Victoria to recognize and celebrate 1-17 the contributions to Texas made by the Garza family; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The Garza family reunion will promote awareness 1-19 among those gathered of their heritage and pride in their country; 1-20 it will provide testimony to the realized hopes and dreams of 1-21 Carlos and Victoria Garza that their offspring have a better 1-22 quality of life with high ideals; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-1 75th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to the Carlos V. 2-2 and Victoria G. Garza family with best wishes for a joyous and 2-3 memorable family reunion; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be presented to 2-5 the members of the Garza family as an expression of the admiration 2-6 and appreciation of the Texas Senate. 2-7 Barrientos 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 President of the Senate 2-10 I hereby certify that the above 2-11 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-12 on May 26, 1997. 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Secretary of the Senate 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Member, Texas Senate