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 50 happy and rewarding years of

 1-3     marriage is truly a memorable occasion worthy of special

 1-4     recognition; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, Irvin and Sarah Jackson commemorated one such golden

 1-6     event in their lives on February 8, 1997, when they were joined by

 1-7     family and friends at the First United Methodist Church of Bedford

 1-8     for a joyous celebration of their 50 years of mutual affection and

 1-9     devotion; hosting the event were the couple's children and their

1-10     spouses, Richard and Diana Jackson and Norma and Jerry Spruce, as

1-11     well as their eight grandchildren; and

1-12           WHEREAS, United in marriage on February 6, 1947, in Seminole,

1-13     Texas, the Jacksons have enjoyed an enduring relationship that has

1-14     continued to grow in love, respect, and regard for each other with

1-15     each passing year; and

1-16           WHEREAS, A veteran of World War II, Mr. Jackson received the

1-17     Purple Heart for his service in Burma and India, and, on completing

1-18     his military career, he applied his considerable entrepreneurial

1-19     skills as president and owner of Jacques Mobile Home Service; and

1-20           WHEREAS, Mrs. Jackson has not only maintained the couple's

1-21     lovely home in White Settlement throughout their marriage, but has

1-22     also worked outside the home, having helped to enlighten countless

1-23     young minds for 41 years as a teacher with the White Settlement

1-24     Independent School District; and

 2-1           WHEREAS, The Jacksons share their faith as active members of

 2-2     the First United Methodist Church, and they are also associated

 2-3     with the Truckstop Ministries, Inc., and Campers for Christ; and

 2-4           WHEREAS, For half a century, Irvin and Sarah Jackson have

 2-5     shared a strong and lasting marriage filled with many joyful times

 2-6     and cherished family memories; their relationship is a continuing

 2-7     source of pride and inspiration to all who know them, and it is

 2-8     indeed appropriate that they be given special legislative

 2-9     recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it

2-10           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

2-11     Legislature hereby congratulate Irvin and Sarah Jackson on the

2-12     momentous occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to

2-13     them sincere best wishes for continued happiness in the years to

2-14     come; and, be it further

2-15           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-16     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Jackson as an expression of high regard

2-17     by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                      Palmer

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 122 was adopted by the House on

         February 11, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House