TITLE: Congratulating Jesse and Minnie Garcia of Temple on their 60th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jesse and Minnie Garcia of Temple on their 60th wedding anniversary.

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WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced by a great and enduring love, Jesse and Minnie Garcia of Temple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on February 27, 2011; and WHEREAS, Jesse Garcia and the former Minnie Padilla were united in matrimony in 1951; through the years, they have nurtured a fulfilling marriage that has been made even richer with the addition of five children, Silvia Ramos and her husband, Joe, Albert Garcia, George Garcia and his wife, Lucy, Ruth Virgen and her husband, Armando, and Adam Garcia and his wife, Yolanda, as well as 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, The Garcias are lifelong residents of Temple, where Mr. Garcia is retired from employment with the city and Mrs. Garcia is a homemaker; and WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past six decades, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in their commitment to one another, 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 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jesse and Minnie Garcia on their 60th 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. Garcia as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Sheffield Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 981 was adopted by the House on April 7, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House