By Bonnen H.R. No. 131 76R5638 JHS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On February 7, 1999, Vincent and Catherine Hechler 1-2 will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in the company of 1-3 their relatives and many friends; and 1-4 WHEREAS, United in matrimony on February 9, 1949, the 1-5 Hechlers exchanged their wedding vows in a makeshift church located 1-6 in a local warehouse; this curious circumstance was made necessary 1-7 after a fire destroyed St. Anthony's Catholic Church, and despite 1-8 the tragic loss of that place of worship, the memorable occasion 1-9 has undoubtedly served as a wonderful anecdote throughout their 1-10 five decades of marriage; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Friends since they attended school together, this 1-12 notable couple did not begin dating until after Mr. Hechler's 1-13 discharge from the navy in 1948, and they have been inseparable 1-14 ever since; blessed with more than 40 nieces and nephews, as well 1-15 as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews, they are respected 1-16 members of their community; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A former rice farmer, Mr. Hechler worked for JACO 1-18 Construction for a number of years; he is the recipient of the 1996 1-19 Mason Grand Lodge Award as Outstanding Community Leader and enjoys 1-20 collecting and repairing windmills; and 1-21 WHEREAS, This energetic individual is also an avid gardener 1-22 and has been honored by the Brazoria County Agriculture Extension 1-23 Service for having grown the largest tomato, radish, and eggplant; 1-24 and 2-1 WHEREAS, Mrs. Hechler has been a loving and supportive wife 2-2 throughout their life together; she touched the lives of countless 2-3 students as a teacher in Danbury and retired after a fulfilling 2-4 30-year career in education; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Vincent and Catherine Hechler have built their 2-6 marriage on a foundation of love, trust, and mutual respect, and 2-7 their joyful union is indeed an inspiration to all who know them; 2-8 now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-10 Legislature hereby congratulate Vincent and Catherine Hechler on 2-11 the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-12 sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it 2-13 further 2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-15 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Hechler to commemorate their golden 2-16 anniversary and as an expression of high regard by the Texas House 2-17 of Representatives.