SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 28 WHEREAS, When they married many years ago, Isauro and Catalina Farias made a lifetime commitment to one another, and their mutual trust has been amply rewarded, for they are now celebrating their 66th wedding anniversary; and WHEREAS, Isauro and Catalina met while he was on leave from his post in Fort Crowder, Missouri, where he was stationed in service to the United States Army; they were married at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on June 25, 1951; and WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably in the years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Farias have continued to cherish the traditional values that helped inspire their bond long ago; the couple reaffirmed their commitment to each other in 2011, when they traveled to Israel and renewed their wedding vows; and WHEREAS, Isauro and Catalina have been blessed with a wonderful family; their three children, seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren have been a source of immense pride and joy; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Farias are beloved members of their community, and they are gathering with friends and family on June 23, 2017, at the Los Cristales Event Centre in Brownsville to celebrate this important day in their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend congratulations to Isauro and Catalina Farias on their 66th wedding anniversary; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the couple as a memento of this special occasion. Lucio ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 19, 2017. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate