82S11044 BPG-D

By: Guillen H.R. No. 143

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, June 18, 2011, marked the 67th wedding anniversary of Pedro and Estefana Villareal of Elsa, providing a wonderful opportunity to reflect on their memorable journey together as husband and wife; and

WHEREAS, Pedro Villareal was born in Cuevitas, while the former Estefana Reyes is a native of Weslaco; they were joined in matrimony on June 18, 1944, by a justice of the peace; initially, Mr. and Mrs. Villareal were employed as migrant workers, and they traveled to Washington State; Mr. Villareal later joined the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District as a custodian and retired after two decades of dedicated service; valued members of the local Methodist church, they have served the congregation in a number of leadership roles; and

WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. and Mrs. Villareal have been blessed with a treasured family that includes 10 children, Pedro, Baldemar, Rosa, Aida Mae, Ofelia, Maria Delicia, Maria Elena, Susana, Saul, and Eloy, as well as 19 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; the couple have set an example of responsibility and integrity for their offspring and instilled strong values of hard work, humility, and thriftiness; and

WHEREAS, The nearly seven decades of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Villareal have shared provide eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love and commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to all who know them; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Pedro and Estefana Villareal on their 67th 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. Villareal as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.