By:  Glaze                                              H.R. No. 52
       73R2387 SDU-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans
    1-2  who have shared more than a half-century of marriage is truly a
    1-3  memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, One such couple, O. L. Fletcher and the former Opal
    1-5  Waters, were married in Chandler on February 1, 1931, and will
    1-6  joyfully celebrate their 62nd anniversary this year; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, The Fletchers lived in Tyler, Mount Pleasant, and
    1-8  Nacogdoches before retiring to Lake Palestine, where they have been
    1-9  exemplary members of the community since 1983; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, This loving couple's enduring relationship has been
   1-11  bountifully blessed by being surrounded by a large and devoted
   1-12  family that has grown to include four wonderful children, 12
   1-13  grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Built on a foundation of mutual love, trust, and
   1-15  support, the Fletchers' life together has been a source of joy and
   1-16  inspiration for the many friends and relatives of this fortunate
   1-17  couple; now, therefore, be it
   1-18        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   1-19  Legislature hereby congratulate O. L. and Opal Fletcher on the
   1-20  occasion of their 62nd wedding anniversary and extend to them
   1-21  sincere best wishes for many years of continued happiness; and, be
   1-22  it further
   1-23        RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to
   1-24  Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher as an expression of high regard by the Texas
    2-1  House of Representatives.