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.