SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1199 WHEREAS, Many years ago, Hector and Maria Morales placed great faith and trust in the future, and they have been amply rewarded, as they are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year; and WHEREAS, Hector Agustin Morales and Maria Hilaria Saenz were married June 24, 1961, in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico; their love has grown stronger over the last 50 years as together they have experienced the joys and sorrows of everyday living; and WHEREAS, They immigrated to the United States in 1967 in search of a better life for their children and themselves; they lived in Nashville, Tennessee, for a year; the couple fell in love with Texas in 1968 and moved to San Antonio; they became citizens on May 14, 1999, and they actively participate in community activities and vote in every election, encouraging all of their neighbors to vote as well; and WHEREAS, They have been blessed with a wonderful family; their children, Elida, Magdalena, and Hector Jr., and their grandchildren, Melisa, Crystal, Ramon Jr., and Marissa, are a source of much pride and joy; and WHEREAS, Hector and Maria worked hard to provide for their children and grandchildren; Maria worked for a clothing factory and in the food service industry; Hector served in the military reserve in Mexico and as a farm worker early in his life; he later worked in the hotel service industry, for the Federal Reserve Bank in San Antonio, and for the South San Antonio Independent School District; they are both enjoying their retirement; and WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Hector and Maria Morales is truly an inspiration to all who know them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Hector Agustin Morales on their golden wedding anniversary and extend to them best wishes for the future; 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. Van de Putte ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 25, 2011. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate