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 truly a 1-3 memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Robert and Jean Deffibaugh 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 14, 1997; and 1-8 WHEREAS, United in matrimony at the parsonage of Bunavista 1-9 Community Methodist Church, the Deffibaughs have nurtured an 1-10 enduring relationship that has grown in love and respect with each 1-11 passing year and that has been blessed with four children, Steve 1-12 Deffibaugh, David Deffibaugh, Nancy Mahan, and Alyce Deffibaugh; 1-13 and 1-14 WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the couple have been 1-15 industrious and valued members of their community; Mr. Deffibaugh 1-16 is retired after a distinguished career with a local glass company, 1-17 and his lovely and gracious wife is retired from her admirable 1-18 tenure with GTE; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Now deservedly reaping the many benefits of their 1-20 full life together, the couple find they have more time to enjoy 1-21 their favorite leisure activities, and they greatly treasure the 1-22 time they spend with their close-knit family, which has grown to 1-23 include their children's spouses, Judy Deffibaugh and Pam 1-24 Deffibaugh, and their beloved grandchildren, Michael Sims, Megan 2-1 Mahan, Christina Deffibaugh, and Brandon Deffibaugh; and 2-2 WHEREAS, For a half-century, Robert and Jean Deffibaugh have 2-3 shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times 2-4 and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of 2-5 mutual love, trust, and support, their marriage has been a source 2-6 of joy and inspiration to the many friends and family of this 2-7 fortunate pair; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby congratulate Robert and Jean Deffibaugh on the 2-10 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-11 warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Deffibaugh as an expression of high 2-14 regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Clark _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 390 was adopted by the House on April 11, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House