82R7457 BGU-D
 
  By: Sheffield H.R. No. 460
 
 
 
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, Jesse and Rosa Garcia of Temple
  celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 21, 2011; and
         WHEREAS, Jesse Garcia and the former Rosa Delgado were united
  in matrimony at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Temple in
  1961; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage
  that has been made even richer with the addition of their children,
  Frankie, Jesse, Debbie, Sunday, Joe, and Ruth, as well as 17
  grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Born and raised in Temple, the couple moved to
  Southern California in the early 1960s and had the opportunity to
  work and travel in Northern California, Washington, Oregon, and
  Arizona; they returned to their hometown in 1974, where Mr. Garcia
  was employed by the City of Temple until his retirement; Mrs. Garcia
  has been a dedicated homemaker throughout their marriage; and
         WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the
  world during the past half-century, this devoted husband and wife
  have remained constant in their commitment to one another, and the
  strength of their love has enabled them to meet life's challenges
  and opportunities with grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Jesse and Rosa Garcia 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. Garcia as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.