H.R. No. 53 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On May 12, 1930, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Wertie 1-2 Loy Bass and Winnie Margaret Venable were united forever in the 1-3 sacred bond of marriage; after 63 years, their life together stands 1-4 as a shining example of the satisfaction that can be found in a 1-5 life of unconditional, committed love; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The bonds that would eventually form this beautiful 1-7 and lasting relationship began early for these two unique 1-8 individuals; both lifetime residents of Tyler, Mr. and Mrs. Bass 1-9 were students together at Dixie Elementary School; and 1-10 WHEREAS, In 1944, Mr. Bass faithfully served his country as a 1-11 member of the United States Army in the Philippines; following 1-12 his return to civilian life, he worked as an independent carpenter, 1-13 earning a comfortable living for his wife and their cherished 1-14 daughter, Billie Margaret; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The Bass family has grown considerably over the 1-16 years; with three granddaughters, Anquinette, Tina, and Rene, and 1-17 four great-grandchildren, Eric, Elizabeth, Amy, and Kristin, the 1-18 happiness of this kind couple has been made complete; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Matrimony is perhaps the most difficult and, at the 1-20 same time, most fulfilling human experience; the long-lasting 1-21 marriage of these two dedicated individuals has been a source of 1-22 joy and inspiration to the many friends and relatives of this 1-23 fortunate pair; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby congratulate Wertie Loy and Winnie Margaret 2-2 Venable Bass on the joyous occasion of their 63rd wedding 2-3 anniversary and extend warmest best wishes to this lovely couple 2-4 for continued happiness in the years to come; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Bass as an expression of highest esteem 2-7 by the Texas House of Representatives. 2-8 by the Texas House of Representatives. 2-9 Glaze 2-10 H.R. No. 53 2-11 _______________________________ 2-12 Speaker of the House 2-13 I certify that H.R. No. 53 was adopted by the House on March 2-14 11, 1993, by a non-record vote. 2-15 _______________________________ 2-16 Chief Clerk of the House