SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 9 WHEREAS, When they married on July 6, 1963, Yolanda and Rudy Almaguer made a lifetime commitment to each other, and their mutual trust has been amply rewarded, for they are now celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary; and WHEREAS, Yolanda and Rudy first met while they were fourth grade students at De Zavala Elementary School; they both went on to attend Rhodes Junior High School and Lanier High School; she graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University, and he served in the United States Army, and at the time of their marriage, she was a teacher and he was a salesman for a furniture company; and WHEREAS, Yolanda served as a teacher in the San Antonio Independent School District for 37 years, and Rudy opened his own furniture store and later worked for Imperial Bedding; during their retirement years, they have enjoyed traveling together throughout the United States and to Canada and Mexico; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Almaguer have been blessed with a wonderful family; they are beloved and respected by their sons, Stephen Wayne Almaguer and Jeffrey Thomas Almaguer, and they take joy in their grandson, Anthony Michael Almaguer; and WHEREAS, The long and happy union of Mr. and Mrs. Almaguer is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend congratulations to Yolanda and Rudy Almaguer on their 50th wedding anniversary; 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 July 9, 2013. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate