H.R. No. 2152



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, An enduring marriage and rewarding family life are 
truly reasons for a celebration, and on June 17, 2005, Eliseo and 
Maria Garza of Edinburg are marking the happy occasion of their 43rd 
wedding anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, Joined in matrimony on June 17, 1962, Mr. and Mrs. 
Garza have nurtured a close and fulfilling relationship that is 
based on a solid foundation of mutual love, trust, and respect and 
serves as an inspiration for their circle of loved ones; and
	WHEREAS, The Garzas are the heart of a cherished family that 
includes one son, Eliseo, and eight daughters, Mari, Magdalena, 
Nereida, Gladys, Elizabeth, Noemi, Ruth, and Esther; they have 
embraced the myriad joys of grandparenting and are fortunate to be 
able to spend time with their beloved granddaughters, Alexandra and 
Gabriella, while the girls' mother, Elizabeth, is teaching school; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Garza retired as an automobile mechanic, and now 
he and his wife enjoy ranching and growing corn, watermelons, and 
beans, and they continue to oversee property that they lease; and
	WHEREAS, For 43 years, this devoted pair have shared the 
blessings and challenges of marriage, and it is a pleasure to join 
their family and friends in honoring them at this special time in 
their life together; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Eliseo and Maria Garza on their 
43rd 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. Garza as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                           Solis

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 2152 was adopted by the House on May 
26, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House