H.R. No. 2483 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Sharing a deep bond of love that has spanned half a century, Pascual and Maria Martinez of Mineola celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 11, 2009; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Martinez exchanged the vows of matrimony in Chicago on that special day in 1959, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a devoted life partner; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Martinez count among their blessings a fine family that includes their children, George Martinez and his wife, Alicia, Elizabeth Franco and her husband, John, Cynthia Calzonzi and her husband, James, Gloria Martinez, Regina Martinez, and Christina Everson, and five grandchildren, Leonel Villanueva, Matthew Villanueva, James Calzonzi, Eddie Everson, and Ulysys Gunn, with whom they treasure sharing the many special occasions of life; and WHEREAS, Looking back over the past five decades, Pascual and Maria Martinez can savor a wealth of cherished family memories and know that the strength of their love and commitment ensures that many more joyful times await them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Pascual and Maria Martinez on the occasion of 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. Martinez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2483 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House