81R8195 JNC-D
By: Raymond H.R. No. 620
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of love
and shared experiences, and Encarnacion and Emma Guerra of San
Antonio celebrated this joyous occasion on January 10, 2009; and
WHEREAS, "Carny" Guerra and the former Emma Flores first met
in Saginaw, Michigan, where they were both members of the Central
Junior High School band; when Mr. Guerra's family moved to Texas,
the young couple kept in touch through letters, and in 1959, they
exchanged wedding vows at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Saginaw;
and
WHEREAS, After they were married, Mr. Guerra worked for
General Motors for a decade, while Mrs. Guerra stayed at home to
raise their five daughters, Cynthia, Sylvia, Judith, Belinda, and
Elaine; the family later moved to Laredo, where they owned and
operated a local landmark, the Casa Blanca Ballroom; and
WHEREAS, In 1978, Mr. and Mrs. Guerra expanded into radio,
purchasing a number of Mexican stations; they retired to San
Antonio in 1995 and today enjoy spending time with their 17
grandchildren and great-grandson, relaxing at home with their
teacup Chihuahuas, Pixie and Princess, and traveling the world; and
WHEREAS, For five decades, Carny and Emma Guerra have
nurtured a supportive relationship built on mutual devotion and
respect, and their enduring union remains an inspiration to all
those who have shared in its joy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Carny and Emma Guerra on the
occasion of their 50th 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. Guerra as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.