H.R. No. 1153 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Robert and Jennie Lopez celebrated this joyous milestone in their marriage on February 2, 2013; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lopez, born in his parents' home on Easy Street in Houston, and Mrs. Lopez, who has roots in Cameron, met each other in a cotton field; they were joined in matrimony in 1963, and through the years, they have been blessed with a treasured family that includes 4 daughters, Vera, Jenny, Mary, and Roberta, as well as 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. Lopez is retired from his work in the agriculture business and Mrs. Lopez is a homemaker; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Lopez have enjoyed half a century of abiding love and affection for each other, and they are among an exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting commitment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Robert and Jennie Lopez 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. Lopez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Dale ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1153 was adopted by the House on April 10, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House