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, J. D. and Sue McKinney of River Oaks will have the 1-5 privilege of commemorating such a momentous event in their lives 1-6 when they celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on February 1-7 12, 1997, with a festive dinner party; and 1-8 WHEREAS, United in matrimony in 1947 in Decatur, Texas, the 1-9 McKinneys have nurtured an enduring relationship that has grown in 1-10 love and mutual respect with each passing year, and they have 1-11 enriched not only their own lives but the lives of those around 1-12 them with their devotion to each other; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A World War II veteran, Mr. McKinney was well 1-14 regarded for his work as a machinist with General Dynamics, a 1-15 career that spanned 39 years until his retirement in 1989; 1-16 Mrs. McKinney pursued employment outside the home as well and has 1-17 enjoyed rewarding positions with Acme Brick Company and General 1-18 Dynamics; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Now reaping the many benefits of a full and active 1-20 life together, the couple enjoy having more time to spend with 1-21 their family, which has grown to include two beloved grandchildren; 1-22 the pair are also avid travelers, and their sojourns have taken 1-23 them across the United States and to Mexico, Canada, England, and 1-24 Scotland; and 2-1 WHEREAS, In all their endeavors, the McKinneys have been 2-2 nurtured by their deep and abiding faith as devout members of 2-3 Castleberry Baptist Church, where they have been involved in Sunday 2-4 school and other activities throughout the years; and 2-5 WHEREAS, For a half-century, J. D. and Sue McKinney have 2-6 shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times 2-7 and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of 2-8 mutual love, trust, and support, their marriage has been a source 2-9 of joy and inspiration to the many friends and family of this 2-10 fortunate pair; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-12 Legislature hereby congratulate J. D. and Sue McKinney on the 2-13 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-14 warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-16 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. McKinney as an expression of high regard 2-17 by the Texas House of Representatives. Palmer _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 116 was adopted by the House on February 10, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House