80R20628 LRP-D
 
  By: Noriega H.R. No. 2479
 
 
 
   
 
R E S O L U T I O N
       WHEREAS, May 5, 2007, was indeed a special day for Timur Tsend
and Laura DeLeon, for on that day they exchanged their wedding vows
in Pasadena and embarked on a new life together as husband and wife;
and
       WHEREAS, The son of Tsend and Martha Nyam, Timur Tsend was
born in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; he completed the vocational nursing
program at San Jacinto College, and he also earned his associate's
degree in business from that institution in 2004; the following
year, he received his associate's degree in nursing from Excelsior
College; and
       WHEREAS, The daughter of Wilber and Clarivel DeLeon, Laura
DeLeon was born in Guatemala; she attended San Jacinto College and
has studied at Texas Woman's University since 2006; and
       WHEREAS, Family and friends gathered to celebrate the joyous
union of Timur Tsend and Laura DeLeon in Pasadena at the home of the
Tarkingtons, the family who first hosted Mr. Tsend as an
international student; and
       WHEREAS, The marriage of Mr. Tsend and Ms. DeLeon signals
their commitment to a relationship that has grown in love, respect,
and mutual regard with each passing day, and it is truly a pleasure
to honor this fortunate couple on their union; now, therefore, be it
       RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Timur Tsend and Laura DeLeon on the
joyous occasion of their wedding and extend to them warmest best
wishes for great happiness together; and, be it further
       RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.