By Craddick H.R. No. 816 74R11734 KMP-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 fulfilling years of marriage is a 1-3 truly memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Homer and Theresa Lowe, longtime residents of 1-5 Midland, recently commemorated one such event in their lives when 1-6 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at a Western tea 1-7 held in their honor at the Suburban Lions Club and hosted by their 1-8 children; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Lowe and the former Theresa Lowry exchanged 1-10 their wedding vows on March 12, 1945, at a ceremony held in 1-11 Carlsbad, New Mexico; the couple has lived in Midland throughout 1-12 their married life, including 47 years in the same house, and are 1-13 esteemed residents of their community who remain active members of 1-14 the First Baptist Church, Midland Masonic Lodge 623 AF&AM, and 1-15 Midland Chapter #253 of the Order of the Eastern Star; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. Lowe was employed with the Midland Fire 1-17 Department until his retirement in January 1982, while his wife 1-18 devoted much of her life toward building a warm and nurturing home 1-19 for the couple's children, J. Allen, Rebekah, and Lavonya; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Since exchanging their vows half a century ago, 1-21 Mr. and Mrs. Lowe have welcomed seven grandchildren into their 1-22 family, and today the couple enjoys an enduring relationship that 1-23 has grown in love and mutual respect with each passing year; the 1-24 Lowes are a genuine source of delight and inspiration to the many 2-1 friends with whom they have shared the richness of their life 2-2 together, and they are indeed worthy of the highest praise and 2-3 recognition as they celebrate this significant milestone in their 2-4 marriage; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby congratulate Homer and Theresa Lowe of Midland 2-7 on the joyous occasion of their golden wedding anniversary and 2-8 extend warmest best wishes for many more years of continued 2-9 happiness; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Lowe as an expression of high regard by 2-12 the Texas House of Representatives.