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 honor and praise; and 1-4 WHEREAS, J. R. and Dorothy Pearson recently had the privilege 1-5 of commemorating such a momentous event in their lives when they 1-6 celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on January 11, 1997, 1-7 with a festive reception at the Pottsboro Church of Christ 1-8 fellowship hall; and 1-9 WHEREAS, United in matrimony five decades ago, Mr. and 1-10 Mrs. Pearson have nurtured a deeply fulfilling relationship that 1-11 has grown in love and understanding with each passing year and that 1-12 has been blessed with two children, Charles and Brenda; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Pearson is now retired from a distinguished 1-14 career that encompassed employment with Stafford Construction and 1-15 North Texas Construction, and Mrs. Pearson has retired from her 1-16 position with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company; the couple have 1-17 been vital and valued members of the Willow Springs area of 1-18 Pottsboro for the past 45 years, and their newfound leisure affords 1-19 them greater opportunities to spend time with their two 1-20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and 1-21 WHEREAS, For half a century, J. R. and Dorothy Pearson have 1-22 enjoyed a rewarding marriage filled with many happy times and 1-23 cherished family memories; their life together has been an 1-24 inspiration to their family and many friends, and they are indeed 2-1 deserving of special recognition at this time; now, therefore, be 2-2 it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-4 Legislature hereby honor J. R. and Dorothy Pearson on the occasion 2-5 of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them warmest best 2-6 wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Pearson as an expression of high regard 2-9 by the Texas House of Representatives. Clark _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 134 was adopted by the House on February 13, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House