H.R. No. 1028 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, Joe B. and Mattie Farnell Craig will have the 1-5 privilege of commemorating such a momentous event in their lives 1-6 when they celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on August 4, 1-7 1995; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The Craigs met at a Rusk County Fair in Henderson, 1-9 and made a lasting commitment to each other when they exchanged 1-10 their wedding vows in 1940; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Since then, they have enjoyed an enduring 1-12 relationship that has grown in love and mutual respect with each 1-13 passing year and that has been blessed with the birth of four 1-14 cherished children, Joe Frank Craig, Nancy Craig Drake, Linda Craig 1-15 Culp, and Mollie Craig Hale; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. Craig began his career with the Dr. Pepper 1-17 Company and later went into business with his brother, Salah Craig; 1-18 the two were co-owners of Craig and Craig Insurance Company before 1-19 embarking on a successful venture as real estate agents; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Mrs. Craig is well regarded throughout the community 1-21 as a devoted wife, a loving parent, and a loyal friend and neighbor 1-22 who always makes time in her busy day to offer fellowship to 1-23 others; immensely supportive of her children, she served as a room 1-24 mother for each of her children's classes, and her exceptional 2-1 culinary skills earned her a reputation as a champion cookie baker 2-2 at many a school event; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Now surrounded by a loving family that has grown to 2-4 include seven grandsons and seven great-grandchildren, the Craigs 2-5 are enjoying a full and rewarding life together and continue to 2-6 pursue their favorite leisure-time activities; Mr. Craig has formed 2-7 many close friendships as a member of the Lion's Club for more than 2-8 40 years, and his lovely and gracious wife has been active with the 2-9 Lioness Club and several other social clubs for many years as well; 2-10 and 2-11 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Craig also enjoy gardening, golfing, 2-12 and playing cards, and they treasure time spent with their family; 2-13 and 2-14 WHEREAS, Throughout their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Craig have 2-15 shared a deep and abiding religious faith, and they are devout 2-16 members of First United Methodist Church of Henderson, where they 2-17 are active in Sunday school classes; and 2-18 WHEREAS, Built on a foundation of mutual love, trust, and 2-19 support, their life together has been a source of joy and 2-20 inspiration to all who have come to know them; now, therefore, be 2-21 it 2-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-23 Legislature hereby congratulate Joe B. and Mattie Farnell Craig on 2-24 the occasion of their 55th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-25 warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-26 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-27 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Craig as an expression of high regard by 3-1 the Texas House of Representatives.