By: Lucio III H.R. No. 549

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is especially proud to join Senator Eduardo Lucio, Jr., and his wife, Herminia, as they celebrate the 45th anniversary of their marriage; and

WHEREAS, High school sweethearts Eddie and Minnie Lucio wed on February 21, 1968, and in the intervening years, they have remained constant in their commitment to each other and to the institution of marriage and its principles of love, commitment, and mutual devotion; and

WHEREAS, Senator Lucio graduated from Pan American College in Edinburg and worked as a teacher before serving in various elected offices, including Cameron County treasurer, Cameron County commissioner, and state representative, culminating in his election to the Texas Senate; Mrs. Lucio graduated from business school, worked as a job placement counselor and business recruiter, and established an employment training program; and

WHEREAS, The couple's already deep and special bond was only strengthened with the addition of their loving family, Lynda Ann Lucio Cisneros and her husband, Carlos, and Representative Eddie Lucio III and his wife, Jaime, who have blessed them with countless cherished memories and with their beautiful grandchildren, Carlos, Alejandro, Anna Lynda, Olivia Rose, and Eddie Lucio IV, who is due to arrive this summer; and

WHEREAS, Senator and Mrs. Lucio are a power couple who are active in their beloved hometown of Brownsville and who have devoted themselves to community service; Mrs. Lucio works with the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley and other charitable organizations, and Senator Lucio is involved with several religious organizations and is an altar server at Immaculate Conception Cathedral; and

WHEREAS, Wedding anniversaries are a time for much celebration, recollection, and reflection, and the long and happy union of Eddie and Minnie Lucio is truly a testament to the values of hope and commitment; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to Senator Eduardo Lucio, Jr., and Herminia Lucio on the grand occasion of their 45 years of wedded bliss and extend to them sincere best wishes for many more years of love, prosperity, and joy; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Senator and Mrs. Lucio as an expression of highest esteem and affection by the Texas House of Representatives.