By Clark H.R. No. 137 75R5506 BNL-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 50 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a 1-3 memorable occasion worthy of honor and praise; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Rogers and Ruby Wallis of Denison recently had the 1-5 privilege of commemorating such a momentous event in their lives 1-6 when they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on January 1-7 31, 1997, with a festive open house; and 1-8 WHEREAS, United in matrimony in Oklahoma City in 1947, 1-9 Mr. and Mrs. Wallis have nurtured a special relationship that has 1-10 grown in love and understanding with each passing year and that has 1-11 been blessed with four children, Rogers Wallis, Jr., Ray Wallis, 1-12 Sandra Wallis Massa, and Susan Wallis Green; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Wallis is now retired from his distinguished 1-14 civil service tenure at Perrin Air Force Base, and Mrs. Wallis has 1-15 retired from her nursing position with Chapel of Care Health Care 1-16 Center; the couple are vital and valued members of the Denison 1-17 community, and their newfound leisure affords them greater 1-18 opportunities to spend time with their nine grandchildren and 11 1-19 great-grandchildren; and 1-20 WHEREAS, For half a century, Rogers and Ruby Wallis have 1-21 enjoyed a deeply rewarding marriage filled with many happy times 1-22 and cherished family memories; their life together has been an 1-23 inspiration to their family and many friends, and they are indeed 1-24 deserving of special recognition at this time; now, therefore, be 2-1 it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby honor Rogers and Ruby Wallis on the occasion of 2-4 their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them warmest best 2-5 wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Wallis as an expression of high regard by 2-8 the Texas House of Representatives.