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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 55th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of |
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mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Felipe and Corina |
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Martinez of Temple celebrated this joyous milestone in their |
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marriage on April 18, 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Felipe Martinez, Sr., and the former Corina Chavez |
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were joined in matrimony in 1956 at a ceremony held in Belton; |
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through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family |
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that includes six children and their spouses, Felipe and MaryLou |
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Martinez, Felix Martinez, Richard and Linda Martinez, Rosie Mata, |
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Greg and Mary Alice Martinez, and Minerva and John Rios, as well as |
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15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. and Mrs. |
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Martinez have resided in the Temple area for 60 years; Mr. Martinez |
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is retired, and Mrs. Martinez has been a dedicated homemaker |
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throughout their marriage; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Martinez have enjoyed five and a half |
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decades of abiding love and affection for one another, and they are |
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among an exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a |
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lasting commitment; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Felipe and Corina Martinez on their |
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55th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for |
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continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Martinez as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |