By Clark H.R. No. 139 75R5507 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 65 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a 1-3 memorable occasion worthy of honor and praise; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Van and Louise Reynolds recently had the privilege 1-5 of commemorating such a momentous event in their lives when they 1-6 celebrated their wedding anniversary on January 19, 1997; and 1-7 WHEREAS, United in matrimony on January 19, 1932, in Madill, 1-8 Oklahoma, Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds have nurtured a fulfilling 1-9 relationship that has grown in love and understanding with each 1-10 passing year and that has been blessed with two sons, Richard 1-11 Reynolds and Gary Reynolds; and 1-12 WHEREAS, In recent years, their family has grown to include 1-13 their daughters-in-law, four grandchildren and their spouses, and 1-14 six great-grandchildren, and despite all these changes, Mr. and 1-15 Mrs. Reynolds still look forward to each day with the same romance 1-16 and enthusiasm that first sparked their relationship more than six 1-17 decades ago; and 1-18 WHEREAS, For well over half a century, Van and Louise 1-19 Reynolds have enjoyed a deeply rewarding marriage filled with many 1-20 happy times and cherished family memories; their life together has 1-21 been an inspiration to their family and many friends, and they are 1-22 indeed deserving of special recognition at this time; now, 1-23 therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby honor Van and Louise Reynolds on the occasion of 2-2 their 65th wedding anniversary and extend to them warmest best 2-3 wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds as an expression of high regard 2-6 by the Texas House of Representatives.