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.