H.R. No. 281
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, Wilbert and Mary Cardenas of Weslaco
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 26, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Wilbert Clark Cardenas and the former Maria Eden
Castañeda met in junior high and went on their first date while in
high school, attending the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show on
March 20, 1966; they were united in matrimony at St. Joan of Arc
Catholic Church in Weslaco in 1971; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cardenas served in the U.S. National Guard from
1969 to 1975, and he enjoyed a successful 52-year career with H-E-B,
where he was employed as a produce manager until his retirement in
2017; a certified ophthalmic technician, Mrs. Cardenas worked in
that capacity for four decades before transitioning to internal
medicine in 2011; she retired in 2020; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the couple has been very active
in the St. Joan of Arc and St. Pius X Catholic Churches, serving in
many capacities, including as Eucharistic ministers and
confirmation catechists; moreover, Mr. Cardenas has been a member
of the Knights of Columbus, holding the titles of district deputy
and district master in the fourth degree; Mrs. Cardenas used her
professional skills to assist with eye surgeries in Mexico through
the Medical Group Missions organization; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Cardenas are devoted to a fine family
that includes 30 nieces and nephews; in addition, they have more
than 30 godchildren; and
WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past
half-century, Wilbert and Mary Cardenas have remained constant in
their commitment to each other, and the strength of their love is a
source of inspiration to all who are privileged to know them; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Wilbert and
Mary Cardenas on their 50th 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. Cardenas as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Martinez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 281 was adopted by the House on
October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House