1-1                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1036
 1-2           WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans
 1-3     who have shared 50 happy and fulfilling years of marriage is truly
 1-4     a memorable occasion and worthy of special recognition; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Soila S. and Richard Rodriguez were married
 1-6     June 5, 1949, at Saint Margaret's Catholic Church in Pharr, Texas;
 1-7     and
 1-8           WHEREAS, The achievement of this important milestone is
 1-9     the result of love, devotion, and mutual respect of two remarkable
1-10     individuals; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Both Soila and Richard were pursuing degrees at
1-12     Southwest Texas State University when their enduring relationship
1-13     began; accepting a blind date ultimately led to a marriage proposal
1-14     behind the old President's home on campus for this beloved couple;
1-15     and
1-16           WHEREAS, As educators in San Marcos, they amassed 77 years
1-17     of dedicated service to the youth of the area; this esteemed couple
1-18     has amply rewarded the community where this loving relationship
1-19     began; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Through the years Soila and Richard have grown ever
1-21     stronger in their love and devotion as together they have shared
1-22     the joys and sorrows of everyday life; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Steadfastly embracing traditional Christian values,
 2-1     Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez provided a happy and secure home life for
 2-2     their two wonderful children, Richard and Linda, and they are the
 2-3     proud grandparents of Nicci Renee, Joshua James, and Zackary Zenon;
 2-4     and
 2-5           WHEREAS, In celebration of their 50 years together,
 2-6     their family and friends will gather on June 6, 1999, to honor
 2-7     Soila and Richard Rodriguez on their golden wedding anniversary;
 2-8     now, therefore, be it
 2-9           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-10     76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to
2-11     Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rodriguez; and, be it further
2-12           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-13     them as a memento of this special day in their lives.
2-14                                                              Barrientos
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2-16                                          President of the Senate
2-17                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-18                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-19                                  on May 20, 1999.
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2-21                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-23                                           Member, Texas Senate