SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 256
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is especially
proud to join Senator Eduardo Lucio and his wife, Herminia, as
they celebrate the 45th anniversary of their marriage; and
WHEREAS, High school sweethearts Eddie and Minnie Lucio
wed on February 21, 1968, and in the intervening years, they have
remained constant in their commitment to each other and to the
institution of marriage and its principles of love, commitment,
and mutual devotion; and
WHEREAS, Eddie graduated from Pan American College in
Edinburg and worked as a teacher before serving in various
elected offices, including Cameron County treasurer, Cameron
County commissioner, and state representative, culminating in
his election to the Texas Senate; Minnie graduated from business
school, worked as a job placement counselor and business
recruiter, and established an employment training program; and
WHEREAS, Eddie and Minnie's already deep and special bond
was only strengthened with the addition of their loving family,
Lynda Ann Lucio Cisneros and her husband, Carlos, and Eddie Lucio
III and his wife, Jaime, who have blessed them with countless
cherished memories and with their beautiful grandchildren,
Carlos, Alejandro, Anna Lynda, Olivia Rose, and Eddie Lucio IV,
who is due to arrive this summer; and
WHEREAS, Eddie and Minnie are a power couple who are active
in their beloved hometown of Brownsville and who have devoted
themselves to community service; Minnie works with the Food Bank
of the Rio Grande Valley and other charitable organizations, and
Senator Lucio is involved with several religious organizations
and is an altar server at Immaculate Conception Cathedral; and
WHEREAS, Wedding anniversaries are a time for much
celebration, recollection, and reflection, and the long and
happy union of Eddie and Minnie Lucio is truly a testament to the
values of hope and commitment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to Senator Eduardo Lucio and
Herminia Lucio on the grand occasion of their 45 years of wedded
bliss and extend to them sincere best wishes for many more years
of love, prosperity, and joy; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Senator Eddie Lucio and Minnie Lucio as an expression of highest
esteem and affection from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 20, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate