H.R. No. 475 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, Glen and Mera Cox recently had the privilege of 1-5 commemorating one such momentous event in their lives when they 1-6 celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on March 13, 1995, with 1-7 a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, where they were joined by their many 1-8 friends and relatives; and 1-9 WHEREAS, United in marriage in Frederick, Oklahoma, in 1945, 1-10 the couple have enjoyed an enduring relationship that has grown in 1-11 love and mutual respect with each passing year; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Making their home in several locales throughout the 1-13 state before settling in Goldthwaite, the Coxes have been welcome 1-14 and hardworking members of each community in which they have 1-15 resided; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. Cox worked with Staley Brothers for five years 1-17 and enjoyed a rewarding 35-year association with Exxon U.S.A.; his 1-18 lovely and gracious wife, Mera, is well known throughout the 1-19 community for her successful career as manager of Pepper Tree and 1-20 Garden Apartments, and she also worked at Midland Airport; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Mr. Cox is the son of D. T. and Beatrice Cox, and 1-22 his wife is the daughter of Sam and JoEmma McEuen; Mr. and Mrs. Cox 1-23 are the parents of two beloved children, Rick Cox and Glenda Lemke; 1-24 and 2-1 WHEREAS, Over the years, their close-knit family has 2-2 continued to grow, and they now enjoy the company of their 2-3 children's spouses, Linda Cox and Doran Lemke, and four cherished 2-4 grandchildren, Kara Lemke, Chris Cox, Chase Cox, and Carrie Cox; 2-5 and 2-6 WHEREAS, For half a century, Glen and Mera Cox have shared a 2-7 strong and lasting union filled with many happy times and cherished 2-8 family memories; built on a foundation of mutual love, trust, and 2-9 support, their life together has been a source of joy and 2-10 inspiration to the many friends and relatives of this fortunate 2-11 couple; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-13 Legislature hereby congratulate Glen and Mera Cox on the occasion 2-14 of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them warmest best 2-15 wishes for continued joy and happiness; and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-17 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Cox as an expression of high regard by 2-18 the Texas House of Representatives.