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By: Herrero H.R. No. 2370

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced by a great and enduring love, Mathilda Veronica Simnacher and Vernon Gregory Simnacher of Nueces County celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 12, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Simnacher were united in matrimony in 1957; they have nurtured a close and fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the addition of five children, Gregory Vernon Simnacher, Keith Joseph Simnacher, Sandra Lynne Simnacher Thompson, Stephen George Simnacher, and Christine Anne Simnacher; the couple also have 10 grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mathilda and Vernon Simnacher both belong to farming families whose roots in Nueces County go back to the early 1900s; the pair grew up just a few miles from each other and met while involved in the young people's group at St. John's Catholic Church in Robstown; today the Simnachers work land that was previously farmed by their parents, and they have been joined in the farming operation by their children Stephen and Sandra; Mrs. Simnacher is also a retired rural mail carrier; and

WHEREAS, Having witnessed innumerable changes in the world over the past half-century, this devoted husband and wife have taken comfort in the reassuring strength of their love, and the steadfast support they provide to one another has allowed them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Mathilda Veronica and Vernon Gregory Simnacher on 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. Simnacher as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.