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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love |
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and shared experiences, and Juan and Sonia Banda of Waco celebrated |
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this joyous milestone in their marriage on February 23, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Banda were joined in matrimony in 1957 |
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at a ceremony held at St. Francis of Assisi in Chicago; through the |
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years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes |
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four children, Ruben Banda, Maria Olga Banda Hernandez, Ricardo |
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Banda, and Juan Antonio "Tony" Banda, as well as 12 grandchildren |
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and 10 great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Juan Banda is |
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retired, and Sonia Banda worked part-time as a crossing guard for |
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the Waco Independent School District; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Banda have enjoyed five decades of |
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abiding love and affection for one another, and they are among an |
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exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting |
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commitment; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Juan and Sonia Banda on their |
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golden wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes |
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for continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Banda as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |