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.