By Torres H.R. No. 122 74R5201 PAN-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 50 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a 1-3 memorable occasion that is worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Barney and Wanda Snell will soon celebrate one such 1-5 significant event in their lives when they commemorate their golden 1-6 wedding anniversary on February 14, 1995; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Snell were united in marriage on 1-8 Valentine's Day of 1945 at the home of Mrs. Snell's family on 1-9 Houston's north side; for many years after their marriage, the 1-10 couple made their home in the city's east end, where they raised a 1-11 fine family of three children, Cheryl, Kathy, and Barney, Jr., all 1-12 of whom were graduated from Galena Park High School; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A cornerstone of the Snells' successful marriage has 1-14 been their ability to work together in every aspect of their life, 1-15 whether supporting each other in their chosen careers or parenting 1-16 their children; Mrs. Snell, who was trained as a nurse at St. 1-17 Joseph's Hospital, worked as a private duty nurse and played an 1-18 active role in the local parent teacher association for many years, 1-19 while Mr. Snell was employed as a metallurgist by Armco steel until 1-20 his retirement in 1980, when the couple moved to Wimberley to make 1-21 their home on the banks of the Blanco River; and 1-22 WHEREAS, In retirement, the Snells have served as goodwill 1-23 ambassadors for Texas on their travels throughout Mexico, Europe, 1-24 Canada, Alaska, and Hawaii; active members of Campers on Missions 2-1 and their recreational vehicle association, they have made 2-2 countless new friends as they traverse the Lone Star State and 2-3 participate in international conferences as well; and 2-4 WHEREAS, At home in Wimberley, Mr. Snell is active in the 2-5 Wimberley Masonic Lodge #1445 while Mrs. Snell takes great pleasure 2-6 in her participation in the Eastern Star; the Snells also enjoy 2-7 spending time with their beloved grandchildren, Alisha, 2-8 Christopher, Kimberly, Michael, Nathan, Courtney, Cody, and Joshua; 2-9 and 2-10 WHEREAS, For 50 years, Barney and Wanda Snell have shared a 2-11 strong and lasting marriage filled with many happy times and 2-12 cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of mutual 2-13 love, trust, and support, their life together has indeed been a 2-14 source of joy and inspiration for the many friends and relatives of 2-15 this fortunate couple; now, therefore, be it 2-16 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-17 Legislature hereby congratulate Barney and Wanda Snell on the 2-18 joyous occasion of their golden wedding anniversary and extend 2-19 sincere best wishes to them for continued happiness in the years to 2-20 come; and, be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-22 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Snell as an expression of high regard by 2-23 the Texas House of Representatives.