By Clark                                         H.R. No. 381

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                                 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.