H.R. No. 1508 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, August 18, 2016, was indeed a special day in the lives of Francisco Martinez and former state representative Marisa Marquez, for on that day they became the proud parents of a darling baby boy, Ricardo Candelaria Martinez; and WHEREAS, Ricardo weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and measured 19-1/2 inches in length when he made his long-awaited arrival at 7:20 a.m. at the Sierra Campus of the Hospitals of Providence in El Paso; and WHEREAS, This adorable little boy is the grandson of Dr. Ricardo Marquez, Gloria Flores Aceves, Jesus P. Martinez, and the late Manuela Gomez Martinez; he is also the godson of Nina Villarreal and Jerry Martinez; and WHEREAS, Ricardo begins his life secure in the safe and loving embrace of his family, and with their support, dedication, and guidance, he may truly look forward to a bright and promising future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Francisco Martinez and Marisa Marquez on the birth of their beloved son and welcome Ricardo Candelaria Martinez as a new citizen of Texas; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the family as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Pickett ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1508 was adopted by the House on May 4, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House