R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The golden wedding anniversary of two notable 1-2 Texans is indeed an event worthy of special praise and recognition, 1-3 and on February 7, 1997, Kirby and Lila Price of Lake Kiowa marked 1-4 one such occasion when they celebrated 50 years of matrimony; and 1-5 WHEREAS, United in wedlock in 1947 in Tyler, Texas, Mr. and 1-6 Mrs. Price have lived in Gainesville since 1966 and, until their 1-7 retirement, were dedicated teachers who made a lasting difference 1-8 in the lives of countless students; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Through the years, the Prices have derived great joy 1-10 and satisfaction from their loving children, Jon Price of 1-11 Gainesville, Jim Price of Greenville, and Jan Gardner of Marietta, 1-12 Georgia; and 1-13 WHEREAS, For half a century, Kirby and Lila Price's affection 1-14 and regard for each other have continued to grow and flourish, and 1-15 their lifetime together is truly a source of pride and inspiration 1-16 to their family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 1-17 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-18 Legislature hereby congratulate Kirby and Lila Price on their 50th 1-19 wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for 1-20 continued success and happiness in the future; and, be it further 1-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-22 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Price as an expression of high regard by 1-23 the Texas House of Representatives. Clark _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 381 was adopted by the House on March 20, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House