SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 106

	WHEREAS, Thirty years ago, Richard Sosa Vigil and 
Gloria Nunez made a lifetime commitment to each other, and 
their mutual trust has been amply rewarded, for they recently 
celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, Richard and Gloria were married on April 21, 1974, 
in Saint Alphonsus Church in Houston, where they continue to be 
members; and
	WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the 
years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Vigil have cherished 
traditional family and moral values; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, they have grown stronger in their 
love and devotion as together they have experienced the joys and 
sorrows of everyday living; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Vigil have been blessed with a 
wonderful family; their children, Leslie Michelle and Leticia Marie,
and their two grandchildren have been a source of great pride and 
joy; and
	WHEREAS, Richard has worked with Rhodia Basic Chemical for 
15 years; he is active in politics, American Legion Post 472, and 
the Knights of Columbus; Gloria is a full-time homemaker, mother, 
and grandmother; she is active in the Manchester Civic Club and 
the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary; and
	WHEREAS, The loving relationship that Richard and Gloria 
share is truly an inspiration to all who know them; now, therefore,
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Vigil on their 30th wedding 
anniversary; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Mr. and Mrs. Vigil as a memento of this special day.
                                                                        Gallegos





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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 6, 2004.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate