By Kubiak H.C.R. No. 156 74R9434 BNL-D HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans 1-2 who have shared nearly six decades of happy and rewarding marriage 1-3 is truly a joyous occasion worthy of special praise and 1-4 recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, John T. and Connie Snider Kubiak will have the 1-6 privilege of commemorating such an event in their lives when they 1-7 celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary on November 4, 1995; and 1-8 WHEREAS, In 1936, Mr. and Mrs. Kubiak were united in 1-9 matrimony at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bremond; Father 1-10 Szymanski presided over the ceremony, while Ed Kubiak and Christine 1-11 Snider Knapik served as witnesses for the happy couple; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The Kubiaks moved to Rockdale in 1953 and continue 1-13 to make their home there today; they are devout members of St. 1-14 Joseph's Catholic Church, and their enduring union has drawn the 1-15 respect and admiration of their many friends in the congregation; 1-16 and 1-17 WHEREAS, Now retired from his distinguished career with 1-18 ALCOA, Mr. Kubiak tends to the family's ranching and farming 1-19 enterprise, while Mrs. Kubiak is enjoying some well-deserved rest 1-20 and relaxation after devoting much of her life to the care and 1-21 nurturing of her family; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Their marriage was blessed with six children, 1-23 Leonard Kubiak, Jean Kubiak Cundieff, former State Representative 1-24 L. B. Kubiak, Richard Kubiak, Shirley Kubiak Stewart, and State 2-1 Representative Dan Kubiak; in recent years, this loving family has 2-2 grown to include 13 grandchildren: Kelly, Alyssa, and Kody Kubiak; 2-3 Randall and John Kubiak; Lindsay and Logan Kubiak; Lynelle, Keith, 2-4 Laurie, and Michelle Kubiak; and Kristi and Shawn Stewart; and 2-5 WHEREAS, All of their grandchildren have been a continuing 2-6 source of pride and joy to Mr. and Mrs. Kubiak, and the recent 2-7 additions of great-grandchildren Dakota and Randi have enriched the 2-8 family even further; and 2-9 WHEREAS, For more than half a century, Mr. and Mrs. Kubiak 2-10 have shared a strong marriage filled with many happy times and 2-11 cherished family memories; built on a foundation of mutual love, 2-12 trust, and respect, their remarkable 59-year union has been an 2-13 inspiration to their family and friends and is indeed worthy of 2-14 highest praise and recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-15 RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-16 hereby congratulate John T. and Connie Snider Kubiak on the 2-17 occasion of their 59th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-18 warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-19 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-20 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Kubiak as an expression of high regard by 2-21 the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.