H.R. No. 896 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 60 happy and rewarding years of marriage 1-3 is truly a memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, O. R. and Lela Murriel Lawlis will have the 1-5 privilege of commemorating such a momentous event in their lives 1-6 when they celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary on June 16, 1-7 1995; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Mr. Lawlis was born in Jones County and Mrs. Lawlis 1-9 is from Brown County, and they were united in matrimony in 1934 in 1-10 Brownwood; the couple has enjoyed an enduring relationship that has 1-11 grown in love and mutual respect with each passing year and that is 1-12 blessed by the devotion of their beloved daughter, Lynn, and their 1-13 cherished granddaughter, Malenda; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Making their home in Brown and Callahan counties 1-15 before settling in Coleman County in 1950, the Lawlises are highly 1-16 respected members of their community who have worked diligently and 1-17 enjoyed great success with their farming and ranching enterprises 1-18 over the past six decades; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Throughout their union, Mr. and Mrs. Lawlis have 1-20 shared a deep and abiding religious faith, and they have been 1-21 devout members of the First United Methodist Church of Coleman for 1-22 45 years; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Their life together has been a source of joy and 1-24 inspiration to their family and many friends, and they are most 2-1 deserving of special recognition on this joyous occasion; now, 2-2 therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-4 Legislature hereby congratulate O. R. and Lela Murriel Lawlis on 2-5 the occasion of their 61st wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-6 warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Lawlis as an expression of high regard by 2-9 the Texas House of Representatives.