SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 132

WHEREAS, When they married many years ago, Alice and Larry Pena placed great faith and trust in one another, and they have been amply rewarded, as they are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Larry and Alice Pena were wed in her grandmother's home on July 7, 1961; even though they had only known each other for five days, it was clear to them both that they were destined to spend their lives together; and

WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Pena have continued to cherish traditional values; they have been blessed with a wonderful family, and their daughters, Sylvia and Stephanie, and their grandson, Austin, have been a source of much pride and joy; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Pena has been very active in the community in addition to her work as a mother and as a valuable volunteer in her daughters' school activities and their adventures in

Mr. Pena has remained true to his South San Antonio roots and has sold homes in the neighborhood for more than 40 years; the couple has owned several successful businesses together, including a pair of popular Mexican restaurants, and they have been active parishioners at Saint James Catholic Church for more than 45 years; and

WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Pena is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend congratulations to Alice and Larry Pena on the joyous occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this distinguished couple as a memento of this milestone in their lives.

Van de Putte

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 28, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate