H.R. No. 817
                                  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 half a century of matrimonial happiness is indeed a
    1-3  joyous occasion worthy of legislative recognition; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Drummond of Midland recently
    1-5  celebrated one such special occasion in their lives at a golden
    1-6  wedding anniversary reception hosted by their children and
    1-7  grandchildren at the Primitive Baptist Church; Stella Shattuck May,
    1-8  the sister of Mrs. Drummond, also was able to attend this memorable
    1-9  event and to share in the wealth of good feelings that abounded on
   1-10  this wonderful day; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, Corporal Robert Drummond took the former Nelle
   1-12  Shattuck as his bride on May 12, 1945, in a ceremony that was held
   1-13  at the home of her parents in Midland; the newlyweds spent several
   1-14  blissful months together in Alamogordo, New Mexico, where Corporal
   1-15  Drummond was stationed in the Army Air Force, before he was
   1-16  assigned overseas; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, After Mr. Drummond completed his active duty at
   1-18  Schemya Air Force Base in Alaska, the couple returned to Midland,
   1-19  where they had strong ties to the community, both having graduated
   1-20  from Midland High School, and they soon decided to make this
   1-21  thriving West Texas community their lifelong home; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, A semiretired master plumber, Mr. Drummond owned and
   1-23  operated a major plumbing repair business for many years, and he
   1-24  has long been active in civic affairs as a leader in the Westside
    2-1  Lions Club, which he currently serves as secretary; his gracious
    2-2  wife devoted herself to raising their family and maintaining their
    2-3  home throughout their marriage and, despite her busy schedule, she
    2-4  also has found time to benefit her community through her leadership
    2-5  as a two-term president and longtime member of the Lioness 700
    2-6  Club; and
    2-7        WHEREAS, The couple are the proud parents of three children,
    2-8  and in recent years their close-knit family has grown to include
    2-9  six delightful grandchildren, who are a source of unending joy to
   2-10  their grandparents; and
   2-11        WHEREAS, The couple are cherished members of the Primitive
   2-12  Baptist Church, where Mr. Drummond has served as a deacon since
   2-13  1951; over the years, they also have displayed a strong commitment
   2-14  to their family and the community at large through their
   2-15  participation in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and the Midland High
   2-16  School Choir Boosters; and
   2-17        WHEREAS, For half a century, Robert and Nelle Drummond have
   2-18  enjoyed a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times
   2-19  and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of love,
   2-20  trust, and support, their marriage has indeed been an inspiration
   2-21  to the many friends and relatives of this fortunate pair; now,
   2-22  therefore, be it
   2-23        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-24  Legislature hereby congratulate Robert and Nelle Drummond on the
   2-25  momentous occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to
   2-26  them warmest best wishes for continued success and happiness in the
   2-27  years to come; and, be it further
    3-1        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    3-2  prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Drummond as an expression of highest
    3-3  regard by the Texas House of Representatives.