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, C. R. and Margaret Bateman of Sherman 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 1, 1997, with a festive reception hosted by their children and 1-8 grandchildren; and 1-9 WHEREAS, United in matrimony five decades ago at Denison's 1-10 East Baptist Church, Mr. and Mrs. Bateman 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 two children, Tommy 1-13 Bateman and Lana Bateman Feagin; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Until his retirement in 1987, Mr. Bateman owned and 1-15 operated a custom harvesting business, and with the able assistance 1-16 of his wife the business thrived for 40 years; in addition to 1-17 contributing to the family business, Mrs. Bateman dedicated herself 1-18 to providing a warm and loving home for her husband and children, 1-19 and her family has now grown to include daughter-in-law Jan Bateman 1-20 and son-in-law Doyle Feagin; and 1-21 WHEREAS, The couple are vital and valued members of the 1-22 Sherman community, and their retirement affords them greater 1-23 opportunities to spend with their grandchildren, Craig Bateman, 1-24 Stacy Bateman, Kim Watson and her husband Mark, and Tanya Eichler 2-1 and her husband Clay; the Batemans have also been blessed with 2-2 three great-grandchildren, Haley Bateman, Britney Watson, and 2-3 Alexandra Eichler, all of whom are a continuing source of pride and 2-4 joy to their great-grandparents; and 2-5 WHEREAS, For half a century, C. R. and Margaret Bateman have 2-6 enjoyed a deeply rewarding marriage filled with many happy times 2-7 and cherished family memories; their life together has been an 2-8 inspiration to their family and many friends, and they are truly 2-9 deserving of special legislative recognition at this time; now, 2-10 therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-12 Legislature hereby honor C. R. and Margaret Bateman on the occasion 2-13 of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them warmest best 2-14 wishes for many more years of continued success and happiness; and, 2-15 be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-17 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Bateman as an expression of high regard 2-18 by the Texas House of Representatives. Clark _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 151 was adopted by the House on February 17, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House