85R7357 JCD-D
By: Muñoz, Jr. H.R. No. 156
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced
by a great and enduring love, Savas and Rosa Sandoval of Mission
celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary on January 9, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Savas Sandoval Jr. and the former Rosa Quintanilla
met while working in the fields, and they were united in matrimony
in Mission in 1945, while Mr. Sandoval was on leave from his service
in the United States Army; over the years, their family has grown to
include their children, Rosalinda, Rosario, Maria Alicia,
Graciela, and Sabas Sandoval III, as well as 14 grandchildren, 19
great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Valued residents of the Mission community for the
entirety of their marriage, Mr. Sandoval worked as a truck driver
while Mrs. Sandoval devoted herself to the family's bookkeeping
until the couple had saved up enough money to open their own
business, a Texaco service station on South Conway; Mr. and
Mrs. Sandoval share a deep faith, and they spent 25 years as
missionaries after retiring; and
WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past
seven decades, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant
in their commitment to each other, and the strength of their love
has enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with
grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Savas and Rosa Sandoval on their
72nd 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. Sandoval as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.