78R9373 MDM-D

By:  Wise                                                         H.R. No. 793



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary is truly cause for a 
celebration, and on February 15, 2003, Mike and Esmeralda "Lala" 
Givilancz of Weslaco  marked this momentous event in their marriage 
with a mass at St. Pius X Catholic Church followed by a reception 
and dance; and
	WHEREAS, The couple exchanged wedding vows on February 15, 
1953, in Mercedes, Texas, and shortly thereafter the newlyweds 
relocated to Okinawa, Japan, where Mr. Givilancz was stationed as a 
member of the United States Air Force; two of their children were 
born in Japan during the couple's extended stay in that country, and 
today, their seven children, 17 grandchildren, and two 
great-grandchildren are a source of great pride for Mr. and Mrs. 
Givilancz; and
	WHEREAS, During his 21-year career in the service, Mr. 
Givilancz moved his family to Illinois, New York, and finally, San 
Antonio, where they were living when he retired; the entire family 
soon moved back to Weslaco to live and establish a business, the 
Border Lumber Company, which Mr. Givilancz operated for more than 
20 years, while also providing residential construction in the 
area; and
	WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Givilancz 
is a carpenter at heart who on occasion assists with remodeling 
projects in local parishes, while Mrs. Givilancz has assisted with 
her church's gift shop and today is employed on a part-time basis 
with Lionel's Western Wear; and
	WHEREAS, Together, this devoted couple have shared the trials 
and triumphs of five decades, and it is indeed appropriate that they 
be honored at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Mike and Lala Givilancz on the 
joyous occasion of their golden wedding anniversary and extend to 
them warmest wishes for future happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Givilancz as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives.