H.R. No. 460 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, Jesse and Rosa Garcia of Temple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 21, 2011; and WHEREAS, Jesse Garcia and the former Rosa Delgado were united in matrimony at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Temple in 1961; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the addition of their children, Frankie, Jesse, Debbie, Sunday, Joe, and Ruth, as well as 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in Temple, the couple moved to Southern California in the early 1960s and had the opportunity to work and travel in Northern California, Washington, Oregon, and Arizona; they returned to their hometown in 1974, where Mr. Garcia was employed by the City of Temple until his retirement; Mrs. Garcia has been a dedicated homemaker throughout their marriage; and WHEREAS, While innumerable changes have taken place in the world during 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 congratulate Jesse and Rosa Garcia on 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. Garcia as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Sheffield ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 460 was adopted by the House on March 3, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House