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 2-15 ______________________________________ 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. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate