81R34608 JKB-D
 
  By: Hughes H.R. No. 2483
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Sharing a deep bond of love that has spanned half a
  century, Pascual and Maria Martinez of Mineola celebrated their
  50th wedding anniversary on April 11, 2009; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Martinez exchanged the vows of
  matrimony in Chicago on that special day in 1959, and over the
  course of their marriage, they have found in each other a devoted
  life partner; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Martinez count among their blessings a
  fine family that includes their children, George Martinez and his
  wife, Alicia, Elizabeth Franco and her husband, John, Cynthia
  Calzonzi and her husband, James, Gloria Martinez, Regina Martinez,
  and Christina Everson, and five grandchildren, Leonel Villanueva,
  Matthew Villanueva, James Calzonzi, Eddie Everson, and Ulysys Gunn,
  with whom they treasure sharing the many special occasions of life;
  and
         WHEREAS, Looking back over the past five decades, Pascual and
  Maria Martinez can savor a wealth of cherished family memories and
  know that the strength of their love and commitment ensures that
  many more joyful times await them; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Pascual and Maria Martinez on the
  occasion of 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. Martinez as an expression of high regard
  by the Texas House of Representatives.