By Dear                                                H.R. No. 299
       74R7180 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 50 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a
    1-3  memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Jodie and Ardath Corbett Colvard will have the
    1-5  privilege of commemorating such a momentous event in their lives
    1-6  when they celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on March 4,
    1-7  1995, with a reception at the Fort Worth Elks Lodge No. 124; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, United in matrimony at Travis Park Methodist Church
    1-9  in San Antonio in 1945, the couple has enjoyed an enduring
   1-10  relationship that has grown with love and respect with each passing
   1-11  year and that has been blessed with the birth of three cherished
   1-12  children; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, Mr. Colvard is a courageous and patriotic man who
   1-14  distinguished himself through 29 years of outstanding service as a
   1-15  member of the United States Army before retiring in 1965 as a
   1-16  master sergeant; a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict,
   1-17  he was decorated with numerous medals for his brave and meritorious
   1-18  service, earning the Combat Infantry Badge and the Commendation
   1-19  Ribbon among others; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, Throughout Mr. Colvard's distinguished career in the
   1-21  army, Mrs. Colvard also served her country by artfully managing the
   1-22  many unique and difficult responsibilities of a military spouse;
   1-23  the Colvard family lived in Europe and moved frequently as
   1-24  Mr. Colvard's assignments took him to Germany, Switzerland, and
    2-1  other foreign locales, but wherever they went, Mrs. Colvard
    2-2  maintained a stable and loving home environment for her family
    2-3  while accepting the many trials and tribulations of military life
    2-4  overseas; and
    2-5        WHEREAS, Continuing his active association with the military,
    2-6  Mr. Colvard enjoys the close personal and institutional ties he has
    2-7  formed as a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, the
    2-8  American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars; he also has gone
    2-9  on to represent his friends' concerns as an esteemed member of
   2-10  Congressman Pete Geren's Veterans Advisory Board and as a charter
   2-11  member of the Tarrant County Veterans Council; and
   2-12        WHEREAS, In addition to his military service, Mr. Colvard is
   2-13  well regarded for 26 years of active involvement in state and local
   2-14  political circles and has served the residents of Westworth Village
   2-15  as a member of the city council and as mayor; and
   2-16        WHEREAS, His gracious and charming wife, Ardath, also is well
   2-17  regarded throughout the community as a devoted wife, a loving
   2-18  parent, and a loyal friend and neighbor who always makes time in
   2-19  her busy day to offer fellowship to others; and
   2-20        WHEREAS, Her unconditional love, nurturing, and support have
   2-21  guided her family throughout life's endeavors and have been a
   2-22  source of continuing inspiration for the many people who are
   2-23  privileged to know her; and
   2-24        WHEREAS, Now surrounded by a loving family that has grown to
   2-25  include six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, the
   2-26  Colvards are deservedly reaping the many benefits of a full and
   2-27  rewarding life together and continue to enjoy their favorite
    3-1  leisure time pursuits; Mr. Colvard is a 32nd degree Mason and a
    3-2  member of the Elks Lodge No. 124, and he and his wife have greatly
    3-3  enjoyed the many friendships and activities they have found through
    3-4  these fine organizations; and
    3-5        WHEREAS, Built on a foundation of mutual love, trust, and
    3-6  support, their life together has been a source of joy and
    3-7  inspiration to all who have come to know them; now, therefore, be
    3-8  it
    3-9        RESOLVED, That the Texas House of Representatives of the 74th
   3-10  Legislature hereby congratulate Jodie and Ardath Corbett Colvard on
   3-11  the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them
   3-12  warmest best wishes for their continued happiness; and, be it
   3-13  further
   3-14        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   3-15  prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Colvard as an expression of high regard
   3-16  by the Texas House of Representatives.