SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 486

	WHEREAS, April 10, 2003, marks the 50th wedding anniversary 
of Juan S. and Maria Elisa Rodriguez of Edinburg, and this milestone
is most deserving of special recognition; and

	WHEREAS, Before the couple's marriage, Mr. Rodriguez served
valiantly in the United States military during World War II, 
earning numerous service awards, including a Purple Heart, a 
Bronze Star, and an Oak Leaf Cluster; he was wounded in battle
in Germany in March 1945 and received an honorable discharge on
July 31, 1950; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez were wed at Sacred Heart 
Church in Edinburg in 1953, and over the years, their family
has grown to include five sons and four daughters, as well as
21 cherished grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Rodriguez worked at the city's water plant 
until his retirement in 1989, while Mrs. Rodriguez has been a 
devoted homemaker throughout the couple's marriage; and

	WHEREAS, Still active members of the church where they were 
wed, this loving couple have demonstrated a deep commitment to 
one another, to their family, and to the institution of marriage, 
and it is a pleasure to join in honoring them at this time; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby congratulate Juan and Maria Rodriguez 
on the joyous occasion of their golden wedding anniversary and 
extend to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, 
be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez as an expression of high 
regard by the Texas Senate.
                                                                        Hinojosa




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 10, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate