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

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        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.

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       2-14                                          Secretary of the Senate

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       2-16                                           Member, Texas Senate