By Park H.R. No. 245 74R5940 WMS-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 worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Steve and Delta Boyd will commemorate one such 1-5 golden event on May 24, 1995, when they celebrate 50 years of 1-6 mutual affection and devotion; and 1-7 WHEREAS, This loving couple met on a Greyhound bus in the 1-8 waning days of World War II, and the two were united in marriage 1-9 on May 24, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Although now retired, Mr. Boyd successfully operated 1-11 his own business, Worth Beauty Supply, for more than three decades, 1-12 and he was ably supported in all his efforts by his devoted wife; 1-13 and 1-14 WHEREAS, The Boyds have consistently sought to bring aid to 1-15 those in need, whether in their own community or in another land, 1-16 and they have given freely of their time and energies to missionary 1-17 activities in Honduras and at the Presbyterian Night Shelter; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Their marriage was blessed with seven fine children, 1-19 each of whom benefited from the unfailing love and guidance 1-20 provided by their parents, and the welcome addition of 14 1-21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren has further enriched 1-22 this exceptional family's lives; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd have twice renewed their wedding 1-24 vows, once at a marriage encounter in 1974 and 10 years later at 2-1 Cana, Israel, during a trip to the Holy Land; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Known as avid travelers, the Boyds throughout their 2-3 marriage have shared their enthusiasm for seeing new sights and 2-4 have visited all 50 states and many other countries together; and 2-5 WHEREAS, The Boyds have earned the lasting regard and 2-6 affection of their many friends and neighbors, and it is indeed 2-7 appropriate that they be honored as they celebrate this significant 2-8 milestone in their marriage; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-10 Legislature hereby congratulate Steve and Delta Boyd on the 2-11 momentous occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to 2-12 them sincere best wishes for continued happiness in the future; 2-13 and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-15 prepared for Steve and Delta Boyd as an expression of high regard 2-16 by the Texas House of Representatives.