H.C.R. No. 146
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
1-1 WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans
1-2 who have shared 50 happy and fulfilling years of marriage is truly
1-3 a momentous event worthy of special recognition; and
1-4 WHEREAS, On May 18, 1995, John and Martha Holt of Pampa will
1-5 commemorate one such special event in their lives when they
1-6 celebrate their golden wedding anniversary; and
1-7 WHEREAS, Mr. Holt and the former Martha M. Brummett first met
1-8 in Pampa during the winter of 1942, when they shared the same
1-9 songbook at an evening church service; their courtship lasted for
1-10 two years, enduring even though Mr. Holt was a member of the U.S.
1-11 Army Air Force and was transferred from Pampa to Kansas and later
1-12 to San Marcos; and
1-13 WHEREAS, Engaged in July of 1944, they were married almost
1-14 one year later during a three-day military leave in San Marcos; the
1-15 happy couple exchanged their wedding vows on May 18, 1945, at an
1-16 evening ceremony held at the home of the pastor of the First
1-17 Baptist Church; and
1-18 WHEREAS, The Holts moved to Pampa shortly after Mr. Holt's
1-19 return to civilian life on February 14, 1946, and their marriage
1-20 was soon blessed with the birth of two lovely daughters, Nancy Kay
1-21 and Barbara Ann, who today enjoy great personal and professional
1-22 success, much to the delight of their parents; and
1-23 WHEREAS, In 1946, Mr. Holt joined the General Atlas Carbon
1-24 Company, a Pampa business that later became known as Cabot Carbon
2-1 Black; he remained a respected employee of the company for nearly
2-2 four decades and was selected for the challenging task of training
2-3 plant operators in Iran just before the fall of the shah; and
2-4 WHEREAS, Mrs. Holt created a warm and loving home for her
2-5 family and was known throughout the community as an advocate for
2-6 public education; in addition to her work as president of the local
2-7 parent-teacher association, she contributed her time and boundless
2-8 energy to serve as a Girl Scout troop leader, as president of the
2-9 Girl Scout council, and as noble grand of the Pampa Rebekah Lodge;
2-10 and
2-11 WHEREAS, Mr. Holt also has dedicated himself to serving his
2-12 community, helping to plan and execute many Girl Scout trips and
2-13 projects with his wife and serving as noble grand of the Pampa Odd
2-14 Fellow Lodge; the couple are exemplary members of the First Baptist
2-15 Church and have taken active roles in the operation of Brummett's
2-16 Upholstery, a business owned by Mrs. Holt's family; and
2-17 WHEREAS, The Holt family has grown over the years to include
2-18 a son-in-law, Phil Cates, who served with distinction as a member
2-19 of the Texas House of Representatives from 1971 to 1979, and two
2-20 beloved grandchildren, Andy and John David; and
2-21 WHEREAS, Since exchanging their vows half a century ago,
2-22 Mr. and Mrs. Holt have enjoyed an enduring relationship that has
2-23 grown in love and mutual respect with each passing year, and this
2-24 devoted couple remains a source of delight and inspiration to the
2-25 family and friends with whom they have shared the richness of their
2-26 life together; and
2-27 WHEREAS, Still looking forward to each day with the same
3-1 enthusiasm and sense of adventure that first sparked their romance,
3-2 Mr. and Mrs. Holt are deservedly enjoying the benefits of their
3-3 50-year union with great joy and happiness, and they are indeed
3-4 worthy of the highest praise and recognition as they celebrate this
3-5 significant milestone in their marriage; now, therefore, be it
3-6 RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas
3-7 hereby congratulate John and Martha Holt on the joyous occasion of
3-8 their golden wedding anniversary and extend warmest best wishes for
3-9 many more years of continued happiness; and, be it further
3-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-11 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Holt as an expression of high regard by
3-12 the Texas Legislature.