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                                                                  H.R. No. 219



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans 
who have shared 55 happy and fulfilling years of marriage is truly a 
memorable occasion; Starr County residents Mario and Minerva 
Guillen have celebrated a long and happy union; and
	WHEREAS, Mario S. Guillen and the former Minerva Hinojosa 
exchanged their wedding vows on May 30, 1948, at a ceremony held at 
the Sacred Heart Church in Delmita, Texas; Mr. Guillen, a graduate 
of Rio Grande City High, was a member of the United States Army and 
served in one of two major theaters of war, the European Theater of 
Operations, and completed tours of duty in Africa, France, and 
Italy; he also established a career with the Texas Highway 
Department and was also a lifelong hardworking rancher; Mrs. 
Guillen, a graduate of Texas A&I University, achieved her own 
personal success as an elementary school teacher in Rio Grande 
City, where she was highly esteemed by peers, parents, and pupils 
alike, and together the Guillens built a happy home for their son, 
Mario A. Guillen; and
	WHEREAS, This devoted couple have resided together in their 
home in Rio Grande City for 51 years and are dedicated members of 
the Immaculate Conception Church; they both take great pride in 
their family, which includes two grandchildren, Kimberly Guillen 
and Ryan Guillen, who serves in the 78th Texas Legislature's House 
of Representatives; and
	WHEREAS, Active and energetic in their retirement, Mr. and 
Mrs. Guillen enjoy their time together, spending days at the ranch 
and quiet afternoons in their garden; their marriage has been 
enriched by cherished family memories and many joyful times; and
	WHEREAS, Since becoming husband and wife 55 years ago, 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 Mario and 
Minerva Guillen of Rio Grande City on the occasion of their 55th 
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. Guillen as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Guillen

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 219 was adopted by the House on 
October 2, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House