By Cuellar                                             H.R. No. 130
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans
 1-2     who have shared 22 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a
 1-3     memorable occasion worthy of honor and praise; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, State Representative Ismael "Kino" Flores and his
 1-5     bride, Debra, were united in matrimony on February 5, 1977, and
 1-6     since their marriage they have been blessed with two children,
 1-7     Kino, Jr., age 15, and Eric, age 7; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Both LaJoya natives, Mr. and Mrs. Flores began their
 1-9     courtship as junior high school sweethearts at LaJoya schools;
1-10     following graduation, they both attended The University of
1-11     Texas--Pan American (UTPA); and
1-12           WHEREAS, Mrs. Flores received a bachelor of arts degree in
1-13     political science and sociology from UTPA and is currently pursuing
1-14     a master's degree in counseling from UTPA; when she is not occupied
1-15     by her studies, she enjoys swimming, bicycling, reading, and
1-16     dancing; and
1-17           WHEREAS, A respected businessman in the Mission area,
1-18     Mr. Flores began his legislative service as a member of the 75th
1-19     Legislature and he continues to serve the constituents of District
1-20     36 with the utmost integrity today; in his free time, he enjoys
1-21     hunting, fishing, and coaching youth baseball; and
1-22           WHEREAS, This esteemed couple has cultivated many prized
1-23     friendships that were sown from community involvement, their
1-24     professional careers, and their active membership at El Mesias
 2-1     United Methodist Church; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, For 22 years, the Honorable Ismael "Kino" Flores and
 2-3     Debra Flores have shared a warm and joyful relationship filled with
 2-4     many happy times and cherished memories, and their marriage is
 2-5     indeed deserving of special recognition at this time; now,
 2-6     therefore, be it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-8     Legislature hereby honor State Representative Ismael "Kino" Flores
 2-9     and Debra Flores on the occasion of their 22nd wedding anniversary
2-10     and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success and
2-11     happiness; and, be it further
2-12           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-13     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Flores as an expression of high regard by
2-14     the Texas House of Representatives.