H.R. No. 840



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Seven decades of marriage is truly a reason for 
celebration, and on February 9, 2005, Merejildo and Felipa Heredia 
of Midland marked this milestone in their life together with a mass 
at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church; and
	WHEREAS, Lifelong Midland residents, Mr. Heredia and the 
former Felipa Gonzales were joined in matrimony in 1935, in a 
ceremony held at St. George Catholic Church in their hometown; 
through the years, they have nurtured an enduring union that has 
brought much happiness to them, as well as to their large circle of 
loved ones; and
	WHEREAS, Cherished by their adoring family, Mr. and Mrs. 
Heredia have been richly blessed with nine children, 18 
grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 14 
great-great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Heredia has been a loving wife and mother and a 
dedicated homemaker throughout her marriage, while Mr. Heredia is 
retired from employment with the City of Midland Parks and 
Recreation Division, Tampico Spanish Inn, El Monterrey Restaurant, 
and ranching; and
	WHEREAS, Together, this devoted couple have shared the trials 
and triumphs of 70 years of marriage and parenthood, and it is a 
distinct pleasure to join in honoring them on the joyous occasion of 
their 70th wedding anniversary; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby warmly congratulate Merejildo and Felipa 
Heredia on the momentous milestone of their 70th wedding 
anniversary and extend to them heartfelt best wishes for continued 
happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Heredia as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Craddick

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 840 was adopted by the House on April 
7, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House