By Clark                                         H.R. No. 390

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                                 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.