H.R. No. 733

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary is a landmark event for a couple, and Elizario G. Apodaca and Matilde Carbajal Apodaca of Socorro are marking this momentous occasion on March 3, 2007; and

WHEREAS, "Chayo" and Matilde Apodaca exchanged vows in their hometown of Socorro at La Purisima Church, the place where both had been baptized and received first Communion as children; and

WHEREAS, Serving her family, Mrs. Apodaca has been a homemaker for her entire married life; Mr. Apodaca is retired from careers in civil service and work with the Socorro Independent School District; he served as an alderman for the city, and he helped to form and has been an active participant in the local volunteer fire department; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Apodaca count among their blessings a fine family that includes four daughters and one son, Rebecca A. Lujan and her husband, Gilbert, Delia Schwartz and her husband, Ken, Gina Moss and her husband, Henry, Roland Apodaca and his wife, Ceci, and Valerie Martinez and her husband, Henry; with the passing of years, their family has grown to include five grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, This couple's steadfast love and faith are a continuing source of joy and inspiration for those who know them, and it is a pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Elizario G. Apodaca and Matilde Carbajal Apodaca on their golden wedding anniversary and extend to them best wishes for continued happiness together; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Apodaca as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Quintanilla

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 733 was adopted by the House on March 28, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House