H.R. No. 218



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans 
who celebrate 50 happy and fulfilling years of marriage is truly a 
memorable occasion; Starr County residents Jose Leon and Margarita 
Garcia celebrate a long and happy union on April 23, 2004; and
	WHEREAS, Jose Leon Garcia and the former Margarita Carrera 
exchanged their wedding vows at 6:30 a.m. on April 23, 1954, at a 
ceremony held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Rio Grande 
City; the couple celebrated their honeymoon in Corpus Christi where 
they stayed at the Robert Driscoll Hotel, which catered to famous 
guests, including Bing Crosby's wife, Kathy Grant, and the 
legendary John Wayne; and
	WHEREAS, Jose Leon Garcia, a native of La Grulla, Texas, was a 
member of the United States Army and completed tours of duty in New 
Jersey, Texas, and Korea; his photograph was also featured in the 
World Book Encyclopedia under Army; and
	WHEREAS, Jose Leon established a successful 10-year career 
with Borden, Inc., and a 25-year career as an independent dairy milk 
distributor and entrepreneur; Mrs. Garcia, a graduate of Rio Grande 
City High and bookkeeper for the local Edelstein's Furniture, 
traded her position at the furniture store to work with her husband, 
and together the Garcias built a happy home for their four beloved 
children, Jose Leon, Sylvia, Ernesto, and Elda; and
	WHEREAS, This devoted couple have resided together in Rio 
Grande City for almost five decades and are members of the 
Immaculate Conception Church; they both take great pride in their 
growing family, which includes two daughters-in-law, one 
son-in-law, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Garcia enjoy their retirement together; 
their marriage has been enriched by cherished family memories and 
many joyful times; and
	WHEREAS, Since becoming husband and wife, this devout couple 
have enjoyed an enduring relationship that has grown in love and 
mutual respect with each passing year, and they remain a source of 
delight and inspiration to the friends with whom they have shared 
the richness of their life together; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Jose Leon and 
Margarita Garcia of Rio Grande City on the occasion of their 50th 
anniversary and extend to them best wishes for much happiness in the 
years to come; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Garcia as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Guillen

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 218 was adopted by the House on 
October 2, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House