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 ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 20, 2013. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate