By Palmer                                        H.R. No. 105

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                                 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 praise and recognition; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Grover and Phyllis McMinn of Fort Worth will have

 1-5     the privilege of commemorating such a momentous event in their

 1-6     lives when they celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on

 1-7     February 9, 1997, with a festive dinner party; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, United in matrimony in 1947 in Weatherford, the

 1-9     McMinns have nurtured an enduring relationship that has grown in

1-10     love and respect with each passing year, and they have enriched not

1-11     only their own lives but the lives of those around them with their

1-12     devotion to each other; and

1-13           WHEREAS, A World War II veteran, Mr. McMinn is retired from

1-14     his career as an inspector with Harbison-Fischer Manufacturing,

1-15     while Mrs. McMinn is retired from her position as a nurse with

1-16     Harris Methodist Hospital; and

1-17           WHEREAS, Now deservedly reaping the many benefits of a full

1-18     life together, the McMinns find they have more time to participate

1-19     in their favorite leisure activities; the couple are active members

1-20     of River Oaks Christian Church and the Camper Ranch Club of

1-21     America, and they have enjoyed traveling throughout the United

1-22     States and British Columbia; in addition, they treasure the time

1-23     they spend with their close-knit family, which has grown to include

1-24     two beloved grandchildren; and

 2-1           WHEREAS, For a half-century, Grover and Phyllis McMinn have

 2-2     shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times

 2-3     and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of

 2-4     mutual love, trust, and support, their marriage has been a source

 2-5     of joy and inspiration to the many friends and family of this

 2-6     fortunate pair; now, therefore, be it

 2-7           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-8     Legislature hereby congratulate Grover and Phyllis McMinn on the

 2-9     occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them

2-10     warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

2-11           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-12     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. McMinn as an expression of high regard by

2-13     the Texas House of Representatives.