By Christian H.R. No. 127 75R5951 JHS-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 10 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a 1-3 memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Our esteemed colleague, the Honorable Sue Palmer, 1-5 and her husband, Duke Palmer, will soon commemorate one such 1-6 special day when they celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary on 1-7 Valentine's Day, February 14, 1997; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The Palmers were united in marriage a decade ago in 1-9 a ceremony at Old City Park in Dallas; the couple's choice of 1-10 Valentine's Day is indicative of their romantic nature, and each 1-11 annual celebration of this holiday offers the perfect opportunity 1-12 for them to renew their vows of devotion; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Representative Palmer, the owner of Lucky Lady Oil, 1-14 surely counts the day she met her future husband as one of her most 1-15 fortunate, and certainly Mr. Palmer, the owner of Duke Petroleum, 1-16 struck it rich on the day he encountered his future bride; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Today, the Palmers' family includes five children, 1-18 five grandchildren, two cats, and a golden retriever, and their 1-19 decade of marriage has been blessed with many happy times and 1-20 cherished family memories; and 1-21 WHEREAS, What initially sprang from a business association 1-22 has since blossomed into a loving relationship based on mutual 1-23 respect and support, and the Palmers' union has indeed been a 1-24 source of inspiration and pride for their family and many friends; 2-1 now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby congratulate Representative Sue Palmer and 2-4 Mr. Duke Palmer on the joyous occasion of their 10th wedding 2-5 anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued 2-6 success and happiness in the years to come; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for the Palmers as an expression of high regard by the 2-9 Texas House of Representatives.