SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 763 WHEREAS, When they married many years ago, Fidel R. Nuez and Manuela V. Nuez placed great faith and trust in the future, and they have been amply rewarded, as they recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary; and WHEREAS, Fidel R. Nuez and Manuela V. Nuez married on April 12, 1951, in Edinburg, Texas; the world has changed considerably during the years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Nuez continue to cherish traditional family values; and WHEREAS, Over the years, they have grown stronger in their love and affection as together they have experienced the joys and sorrows of everyday living; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Nuez have been blessed with a wonderful family; their children, Francisco, Arcilia, Robert, Joe, Ruben, Delores, and Yolanda, and their 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren have been a source of much pride and joy; and WHEREAS, Mr. Nuez worked more than 30 years for the City of Houston, which honored him with numerous awards for his hard work and dedication; Mrs. Nuez drove a bus for the Houston Independent School District for a number of years, and her ability as a seamstress, dressmaker, and beautician have kept her skills in demand through the years; and WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Fidel and Manuela Nuez is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to Fidel and Manuela Nuez on their 58th wedding anniversary; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in their lives. Gallegos ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 29, 2009. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate