H.R. No. 993
                                  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 rewarding years of marriage is truly a
    1-3  joyous occasion worthy of special recognition; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Beauford and Retha Gorhum will have the privilege of
    1-5  commemorating such a momentous event in their lives when they
    1-6  celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on September 15, 1995;
    1-7  and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Like many of his generation, Mr. Gorhum answered his
    1-9  country's call to arms during World War II and was a distinguished
   1-10  member of the medical corps; this courageous Texan served at the
   1-11  Battle of the Bulge, and when the war ended he was decorated for
   1-12  his meritorious service; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Gorhum made their
   1-14  home on a farm in Hidalgo County; in addition to farming,
   1-15  Mr. Gorhum embarked on a career in mechanics, and he later opened
   1-16  his own engine repair shop when the family moved to Jasper; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, Despite the demands of running their farm and
   1-18  managing the responsibilities of work and family, Mr. and
   1-19  Mrs. Gorhum continually found time to spend with their children on
   1-20  family fishing trips, travel, and church activities; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, Their marriage was blessed with four sons, Johnny
   1-22  Gorhum, Robert Gorhum, Wayne Gorhum, and David Massey, and in
   1-23  recent years their loving family has grown to include nine
   1-24  grandchildren; and
    2-1        WHEREAS, Throughout their marriage, Mrs. Gorhum worked out of
    2-2  their home in several different ventures, and she has generously
    2-3  given of her time to her church; she often visits and assists
    2-4  homebound members of her congregation, and she has been a great
    2-5  help to her son Johnny in operating his small business; and
    2-6        WHEREAS, For half a century, Beauford and Retha Gorhum have
    2-7  shared a marriage filled with many happy times and cherished family
    2-8  memories; built on a foundation of mutual love, trust, and respect,
    2-9  their remarkable union has been an inspiration to their family and
   2-10  friends and is indeed worthy of highest praise and recognition;
   2-11  now, therefore, be it
   2-12        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-13  Legislature hereby congratulate Beauford and Retha Gorhum on the
   2-14  momentous occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to
   2-15  them warmest best wishes for continued success and happiness; and,
   2-16  be it further
   2-17        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-18  prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Gorhum as an expression of high regard by
   2-19  the Texas House of Representatives.