By Craddick                                            H.R. No. 820
       74R11736 JLZ-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 more than 50 happy and rewarding years of marriage
    1-3  is truly a memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, John P. and Joyce Sidney Self Hammett of Midland
    1-5  recently had the privilege of commemorating a momentous event in
    1-6  their lives when they celebrated the golden anniversary of their
    1-7  wedding vows with a romantic cruise aboard a Mississippi riverboat,
    1-8  the Delta Queen; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, United in matrimony March 11, 1945, in Dallas, this
   1-10  happy couple embarked 50 years ago on an enduring relationship that
   1-11  has grown in love and mutual respect with each passing year and
   1-12  that has been blessed by the constant love and affection of a
   1-13  devoted circle of family and friends; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, During the course of their marriage, Mr. and
   1-15  Mrs. Hammett took up residence in numerous communities across the
   1-16  nation, including Asbury Park, New Jersey; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Hobbs,
   1-17  New Mexico; and Longview, before eventually making their home in
   1-18  Midland in 1965, where they have been exemplary members of the
   1-19  community for the past 30 years; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, Now enjoying his retirement after a productive
   1-21  career as a petroleum engineer with Sinclair Oil Company and Arco
   1-22  Oil and Gas, Mr. Hammett is a respected member of the Society of
   1-23  Petroleum Engineers while Mrs. Hammett pursues her avid interests
   1-24  as a member of the Musicians Club; both also are actively involved
    2-1  in the community's Santa Rita Club; and
    2-2        WHEREAS, Surrounded by a loving family that began with three
    2-3  fine children, David Paul, Nancy, and Sara, and that has grown in
    2-4  recent years to include three grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Hammett
    2-5  are deservedly enjoying the rewards of their life together; now,
    2-6  therefore, be it
    2-7        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
    2-8  Legislature hereby congratulate John P. and Joyce Sidney Self
    2-9  Hammett on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and
   2-10  extend to them sincere best wishes for many more years of continued
   2-11  joy and happiness; and, be it further
   2-12        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-13  prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Hammett as an expression of high esteem
   2-14  by the Texas House of Representatives.