By Clark                                         H.R. No. 386

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two Texans who have

 1-2     shared 50 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a

 1-3     memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Neal and Wanda Henderson recently had the privilege

 1-5     of commemorating such a momentous event in their lives when they

 1-6     celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on February 22, 1997,

 1-7     with a reception hosted by the couple's family; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, United in matrimony in Denison, the Hendersons have

 1-9     nurtured an enduring relationship that has grown in love and mutual

1-10     respect with each passing year, and they have enriched not only

1-11     their own lives but the lives of those around them with their

1-12     devotion to each other; and

1-13           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson are the proud parents of two

1-14     children, Stephen Henderson and Claudia Click, and in recent years

1-15     they have welcomed their children's spouses, Vicky Henderson and

1-16     Ray Click, and their beloved grandchildren into the family fold;

1-17     and

1-18           WHEREAS, For a half-century, Neal and Wanda Henderson have

1-19     shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times

1-20     and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of

1-21     mutual love, trust, and support, their life together has indeed

1-22     been a source of inspiration to the many friends and family of this

1-23     fortunate pair; now, therefore, be it

1-24           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-1     Legislature hereby congratulate Neal and Wanda Henderson on the

 2-2     occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them

 2-3     warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

 2-4           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-5     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Henderson as an expression of high regard

 2-6     by the Texas House of Representatives.