85R8983 KID-D
By: Wu H.R. No. 273
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, John Nechman and Ricardo Ruiz of Houston were united
in matrimony on February 21, 2016, to the great delight of all who
know them; and
WHEREAS, The couple began dating after first encountering one
another at a grocery store in 1996; since that time, their
relationship has blossomed, and they have arranged to share their
wedding vows on the anniversary of the day that Mr. Nechman wrote
his partner a poem, which Mr. Ruiz still carries in his wallet two
decades later; and
WHEREAS, Born in South Korea, Mr. Nechman works as an
immigration law attorney in the firm of Katine and Nechman, while
Mr. Ruiz, who is originally from Colombia, teaches elementary
school; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Nechman and Mr. Ruiz have been blessed with a
relationship that has grown in love, respect, and understanding
with each passing day, and it is truly a pleasure to honor them as
they begin a new chapter of their lives together; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate John Nechman and Ricardo Ruiz on
the occasion of their wedding and extend to them sincere best wishes
for a lifetime of happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Nechman and Mr. Ruiz as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.