H.R. No. 2531
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced
by a great and enduring love, Hector and Maria Morales of San
Antonio are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 24,
2011; and
WHEREAS, Married in 1961 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico,
Hector Agustin Morales and the former Maria Hilaria Saenz came to
the United States in 1967 to forge new opportunities and a more
promising future for themselves and their children; remaining
dedicated to that worthwhile goal, they instilled the values of
integrity, hard work, and education in their daughters, Elida and
Magdalena, and their son, Hector, all of whom have excelled
professionally; today, their wisdom and guidance also benefits
their grandchildren, Melisa, Crystal, Ramon, and Marissa, who have
each graduated from high school and attended college; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Morales held a number of jobs through
the years to support their family; she worked in a clothing factory
and in the food service industry, while he farmed, worked in the
hotel service industry, and was employed by the Federal Reserve
Bank and the South San Antonio Independent School District; in
retirement, Mrs. Morales has pursued her favorite pastimes of
reading and traveling, and today, with the help of her
grandchildren, she is learning to use the computer; Mr. Morales,
who has been an avid recycler since long before it became
fashionable, can often be found playing the guitar or harmonica;
and
WHEREAS, The couple have been valued residents of the Alamo
City for more than 40 years; they are active in the community, and
since becoming naturalized U.S. citizens in 1999, they exercise the
right to vote at every opportunity and encourage others to do the
same; and
WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past
half-century, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant
in their commitment to one another, and the strength of their love
has enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with
grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Hector and Maria Morales of San Antonio on
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 the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Menendez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2531 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House