R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding 1-2 individuals who have shared 65 happy and rewarding years of 1-3 marriage is truly a memorable occasion worthy of special 1-4 recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Sammie and Annie Jeffrey will commemorate one such 1-6 notable event on March 9, 1997, when they will be joined by family 1-7 and friends for a celebration of their 65 years of mutual affection 1-8 and devotion; and 1-9 WHEREAS, United in marriage on March 6, 1932, the Jeffreys 1-10 began their married life in Llano County, where Mr. Jeffrey 1-11 embarked on his long ranching career; they relocated to San Saba 1-12 County in 1947, and Mr. Jeffrey went to work as manager of the 1-13 26,000-acre Flying V Ranch; following his retirement from ranching 1-14 in 1976, the couple moved to Richland Springs; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Their enduring union has been blessed with two sons, 1-16 Paul and J. L., both of whom benefited from their parents' 1-17 unfailing love and patient guidance, and the welcome addition of 1-18 six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren has further enhanced 1-19 this close-knit family's happiness; and 1-20 WHEREAS, In addition to their commitment to family, the 1-21 Jeffreys also share an abiding faith as active members of the 1-22 Primitive Baptist Church; and 1-23 WHEREAS, For 65 years Sammie and Annie Jeffrey have shared a 1-24 strong and lasting marriage filled with many joyful times and 2-1 cherished family memories; their relationship is a continuing 2-2 source of pride and inspiration to all who have had the pleasure of 2-3 knowing them, and it is indeed appropriate that they be given 2-4 special legislative recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby congratulate Sammie and Annie Jeffrey on the 2-7 occasion of their 65th wedding anniversary; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-9 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey as an expression of high regard 2-10 by the Texas House of Representatives. Kuempel _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 83 was adopted by the House on March 20, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House