By Hawley H.R. No. 48 75R4108 SAJ-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 50 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a 1-3 memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Robert and Annie Adams 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 February 1, 1997, at 1-7 a special party in the company of their family and many friends; 1-8 and 1-9 WHEREAS, United in matrimony in La Porte on February 5, 1947, 1-10 the couple have nurtured an enduring relationship that has grown in 1-11 love and mutual respect with each passing year and that has been 1-12 blessed with two children, Debbie and Louis; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the Adamses have been active 1-14 members of their community; Mr. Adams is retired after a lengthy 1-15 career as a harbor pilot on the Houston Ship Channel, while his 1-16 lovely and gracious wife has devoted herself to providing a happy 1-17 and secure home life for their family; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Now deservedly reaping the many benefits of their 1-19 full life together, Mr. and Mrs. Adams find more time to enjoy 1-20 their favorite leisure activities, and they greatly treasure the 1-21 time they spend with their family, which has grown to include four 1-22 beloved grandchildren; and 1-23 WHEREAS, For a half-century, Robert and Annie Adams have 1-24 shared a strong and lasting marriage filled with many happy times 2-1 and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of 2-2 mutual love, trust, and support, their remarkable union has indeed 2-3 been a source of joy and inspiration for the many friends and 2-4 relatives of this fortunate pair; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby congratulate Robert and Annie Adams on the 2-7 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-8 warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Adams as an expression of high regard by 2-11 the Texas House of Representatives.