By Pitts                                                H.R. No. 72
       74R4226 SAJ-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 60 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a
    1-3  memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Marvin and Ouida Borders recently had the privilege
    1-5  of commemorating one such momentous event in their lives when they
    1-6  celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on December 12, 1994; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, United in marriage by the Reverend R. R. Preddy at
    1-8  First Christian Church in Palmer in 1934, the couple has enjoyed an
    1-9  enduring relationship that has grown in love and mutual respect
   1-10  with each passing year; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, Since their marriage began, Mr. and Mrs. Borders
   1-12  have made their home in Ellis County, where they are exemplary
   1-13  members of the community, enriching not only their own lives but
   1-14  the lives of those around them with their devotion to each other;
   1-15  and
   1-16        WHEREAS, Mr. Borders is the son of Roy T. and Annie Borders,
   1-17  and his gracious wife is the daughter of Urbin and Leva McKeever;
   1-18  Mr. and Mrs. Borders are the parents of five fine children:  John
   1-19  Mac Borders, Thomas Marvin Borders, Jr., Joel Alan Borders, James
   1-20  Stephen Borders, and Nancy Leanne Borders; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, For 60 years, Marvin and Ouida Borders have shared a
   1-22  strong and lasting union filled with many happy times and cherished
   1-23  family memories; built on a foundation of mutual love, trust, and
   1-24  support, their life together has been a source of joy and
    2-1  inspiration for the many friends and relatives of this fortunate
    2-2  couple; now, therefore, be it
    2-3        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
    2-4  Legislature hereby congratulate Marvin and Ouida Borders on the
    2-5  occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary and extend to them
    2-6  sincere best wishes for continued joy and happiness; and, be it
    2-7  further
    2-8        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-9  prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Borders as an expression of high regard
   2-10  by the Texas House of Representatives.