H.R. No. 2497 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Sharing a deep bond of love that has spanned half a century, Gustavo and Lucy Rodriguez celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 25, 2023; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez first met as teenagers on the plaza in Piedras Negras, Mexico, and in 1973, they exchanged the vows of matrimony at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, next to the plaza where they had met a year earlier; and WHEREAS, This esteemed couple count among their blessings a fine family that includes three children, Claudia, Gustavo, and Brenda, as well as eight grandchildren, Idalis, Raulito, Nayeli, Gustavo, Abigail, Gabriela, Victor, and Laila, and a great-grandchild, Sarahi; and WHEREAS, Looking back over the past 50 years, Gustavo and Lucy Rodriguez can savor a wealth of cherished family memories and know that the strength of their love and commitment ensures that many more joyful times await them; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Gustavo and Lucy Rodriguez 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 the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Morales of Maverick ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2497 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House