82R13516 BGU-D
 
  By: Sheffield H.R. No. 981
 
 
 
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 Minnie Garcia of Temple
  celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on February 27, 2011; and
         WHEREAS, Jesse Garcia and the former Minnie Padilla were
  united in matrimony in 1951; through the years, they have nurtured a
  fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the
  addition of five children, Silvia Ramos and her husband, Joe,
  Albert Garcia, George Garcia and his wife, Lucy, Ruth Virgen and her
  husband, Armando, and Adam Garcia and his wife, Yolanda, as well as
  17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, The Garcias are lifelong residents of Temple, where
  Mr. Garcia is retired from employment with the city and Mrs. Garcia
  is a homemaker; and
         WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past six
  decades, 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 Minnie Garcia on their
  60th 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.