R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary is truly a cause for
 1-2     celebration, and on June 12, 1999, Jesus and Celia Plata will mark
 1-3     this significant milestone in the company of their family and
 1-4     friends; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Mr. Plata and the former Celia Trevino met as
 1-6     teenagers at a church wedding in 1941, and they were married on
 1-7     June 10, 1949, at the Second Presbyterian Church in San Benito; the
 1-8     couple have enjoyed a happy and rewarding relationship that has
 1-9     been blessed with five children and 11 grandchildren; Mr. and
1-10     Mrs. Plata welcomed their youngest grandchild into their close-knit
1-11     family on the occasion of their 42nd wedding anniversary; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Born on August 16, 1928, in San Benito, Mrs. Plata
1-13     graduated from high school in her hometown; when her youngest child
1-14     started school in 1966, she took a position as a social worker and
1-15     attended college classes at night; she later worked as a teacher's
1-16     aide in San Benito schools, and after earning her degree in 1982
1-17     she enjoyed teaching kindergarten until her retirement in 1993; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Mr. Plata was born on November 11, 1925, in San
1-19     Benito and attended school in Rio Hondo before dedicating himself
1-20     to a career in sales; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Still faithful members of the church where they were
1-22     married, which is now known as Iglesia Presbiteriana Getsemani,
1-23     this devoted couple have served as elders and deacons through the
1-24     years and attended the 1970 General Assembly; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, For five decades, Mr. and Mrs. Plata have shared
 2-2     many happy times and cherished memories; their commitment to each
 2-3     other and to their community is a source of great pride to their
 2-4     family and friends, and it is indeed appropriate that they be
 2-5     honored at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-7     Legislature hereby congratulate Jesus "Chito" and Celia Plata on
 2-8     the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them
 2-9     sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-11     prepared for  Mr. and Mrs. Plata as an expression of high regard by
2-12     the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                            Solis of Cameron
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 917 was adopted by the House on May
         12, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House