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 indeed 1-3 a memorable occasion worthy of honor and praise; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Samuel and Fern Allenbaugh, Sr., of Denison had the 1-5 privilege of commemorating such a momentous event in their lives 1-6 when they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on February 1-7 9, 1997, with a festive reception hosted by their children and 1-8 grandchildren; and 1-9 WHEREAS, United in matrimony on February 8, 1947, in Oklahoma 1-10 City, Reverend and Mrs. Allenbaugh have nurtured a special 1-11 relationship that has grown in love and understanding with each 1-12 passing year and that has been blessed with five children, Samuel 1-13 Allenbaugh, Jr., Doris Allenbaugh Colley, Gary Allenbaugh, Jan 1-14 Allenbaugh Clark, and the late Paul Allenbaugh; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A graduate of Grayson County College and 1-16 Southeastern Oklahoma State University at Durant, Reverend 1-17 Allenbaugh served with distinction in the United States Air Force 1-18 for 26 years, and while still on active duty, he was ordained a 1-19 Baptist minister; he has served as pastor of several churches, 1-20 while his lovely and gracious wife has dedicated herself to 1-21 providing a warm and loving home for her family and attending to 1-22 the many special duties of a pastor's wife; and 1-23 WHEREAS, The couple are vital and valued members of the 1-24 Denison community, and they treasure the time they spend with their 2-1 family, which has grown to include nine beloved grandchildren; and 2-2 WHEREAS, For half a century, Samuel and Fern Allenbaugh, Sr., 2-3 have enjoyed a deeply rewarding marriage filled with many happy 2-4 times and cherished family memories; their life together has been 2-5 an inspiration to their family and many friends, and they are 2-6 indeed deserving of special legislative recognition at this time; 2-7 now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby honor Samuel and Fern Allenbaugh, Sr., on the 2-10 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-11 warmest best wishes for many more years of continued success and 2-12 happiness; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for Reverend and Mrs. Allenbaugh as an expression of high 2-15 regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Clark _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 150 was adopted by the House on February 17, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House