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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, John Nechman and Ricardo Ruiz of Houston were united |
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in matrimony on February 21, 2016, to the great delight of all who |
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know them; and |
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WHEREAS, The couple began dating after first encountering one |
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another at a grocery store in 1996; since that time, their |
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relationship has blossomed, and they arranged to share their |
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wedding vows on the anniversary of the day that Mr. Nechman wrote |
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his partner a poem, which Mr. Ruiz still carries in his wallet two |
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decades later; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in South Korea, Mr. Nechman works as an |
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immigration law attorney in the firm of Katine and Nechman, while |
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Mr. Ruiz, who is originally from Colombia, teaches elementary |
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school; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Nechman and Mr. Ruiz have been blessed with a |
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relationship that has grown in love, respect, and understanding |
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with each passing day, and it is truly a pleasure to honor them as |
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they begin a new chapter of their lives together; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the Nechman-Ruiz wedding and extend |
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to the couple sincere best wishes for a lifetime of happiness; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Nechman and Mr. Ruiz as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |