H.R. No. 126 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 worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Rayburn and Marie Richardson recently had the 1-5 privilege of commemorating one such momentous event in their lives 1-6 when they celebrated their golden anniversary on January 26, 1995; 1-7 and 1-8 WHEREAS, Since their marriage began, Mr. and Mrs. Richardson 1-9 have made their home in East Texas, where they are exemplary 1-10 members of the community, enriching not only their own lives but 1-11 the lives of those around them with their devotion to each other; 1-12 and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Richardson are the proud parents of two 1-14 fine children: Lonnie Dean Richardson and Clayton Carroll 1-15 Richardson, and their family has grown to include six grandchildren 1-16 and two great-grandchildren; and 1-17 WHEREAS, For 50 years, Rayburn and Marie Richardson have 1-18 shared a strong and lasting union filled with many happy times and 1-19 cherished family memories; built on a foundation of mutual love, 1-20 trust, and support, their life together not only has exemplified 1-21 the rewards that the enduring bond of matrimony can bring, but has 1-22 been a source of joy and inspiration for the many friends and 1-23 relatives of this fortunate couple; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby congratulate Rayburn and Marie Richardson on the 2-2 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-3 sincere best wishes for continued joy and happiness; and, be it 2-4 further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Richardson as an expression of high 2-7 regard by the Texas House of Representatives.