78R5464 MW-D

By:  Farrar                                                       H.R. No. 223



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The 40th wedding anniversary is a special occasion 
in the lives of two people, and on February 15, 2003, Frank and 
Alicia Moreno of Houston are celebrating this joyous occasion; and
	WHEREAS, Frank Moreno, Jr., and the former Alicia Perez were 
brought together through the magic of Tejano music, and their bond 
of love has only grown stronger throughout the years; a 
professional musician from the age of 14, Mr. Moreno was playing 
trumpet in the band of Neto Perez, Alicia's brother, when the couple 
met; they were engaged on October 25, 1962, and they embarked on a 
life together that has been filled with the joys of good music, 
successful careers, close friends, and children in whom they can 
take great pride; and
	WHEREAS, United in matrimony on February 15, 1963, Mr. and 
Mrs. Moreno have been blessed with a special family that begins with 
the love and support of their own parents, Frank and Olivia Moreno, 
Sr., and Sisto and Ofelia Perez; in turn, Frank and Alicia are the 
proud parents of three children, Sarah Moreno, Mario Moreno, and 
our esteemed colleague, State Representative Joe-Ernest Moreno of 
District 143; they have happily watched their family grow further 
to include four grandchildren, Taylor, Andrew, Mathew, and Drake, 
as well as several godchildren; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to playing his music, Mr. Moreno worked 
for the Houston Coca-Cola Bottling Company until his retirement; a  
homemaker for many years, Mrs. Moreno began teaching bilingual 
education in the Houston Independent School District (HISD) in 1982 
and is currently principal of HISD's Berry Elementary School; and
	WHEREAS, Through an abiding love for each other and an 
unyielding devotion to their family, Mr. and Mrs. Moreno have 
created a profound and lasting union that is a great inspiration for 
all who know them; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Frank and Alicia Moreno on their 
40th wedding anniversary and extend sincere wishes for continued 
happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Moreno as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.