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 many happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly 1-3 a memorable occasion worthy of special praise and recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Calvin and Eva Mae Cunningham had the privilege of 1-5 commemorating one such momentous event in their lives when they 1-6 celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on January 12, 1997; and 1-7 WHEREAS, United in matrimony on January 10, 1937, in 1-8 Gainesville, Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham have nurtured an enduring 1-9 relationship that has grown in love and mutual respect with each 1-10 passing year; blessed with a son, William, they have also 1-11 experienced the joy of becoming grandparents as their son and 1-12 daughter-in-law, Sandra, have given them two beloved 1-13 granddaughters; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Mr. Cunningham dedicated himself to his 30-year 1-15 career with the Santa Fe Railroad, and for the past 22 years, he 1-16 has enjoyed his retirement, spending time with family and friends 1-17 while still engaging in the simple pleasure of working in his 1-18 garden; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Throughout their marriage, Mrs. Cunningham has 1-20 nurtured the couple's vibrant and healthy family, while finding 1-21 time to put her creativity and artistry into her work as a 1-22 seamstress; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham, having lived in the 1-24 Callisburg community for 48 years, are now deservedly enjoying the 2-1 many benefits of their full and active life together, and they 2-2 greatly treasure the time they spend with their family; this 2-3 wonderful couple also share a deep and abiding religious faith as 2-4 48-year members of the Custer City Baptist Church; and 2-5 WHEREAS, For six decades, Calvin and Eva Mae Cunningham have 2-6 treasured a strong and lasting marriage filled with many happy 2-7 times and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of 2-8 mutual understanding, trust, and support, their life together has 2-9 indeed been a source of joy and inspiration to the many friends and 2-10 relatives of this fortunate pair; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-12 Legislature hereby congratulate Calvin and Eva Mae Cunningham on 2-13 the joyous occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary and extend to 2-14 them warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it 2-15 further 2-16 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-17 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham as an expression of high 2-18 regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Clark _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 382 was adopted by the House on April 11, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House