By Merritt H.R. No. 442 75R9105 SAJ-D 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, John and Georgia Hasler of Lone Star 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 4, 1997, in the company of their family; the festivities held great 1-8 significance for the Haslers because they marked the first time 1-9 that the couple and all of their children were reunited as a group; 1-10 and 1-11 WHEREAS, Since they shared their wedding vows, the Haslers 1-12 have nurtured an enduring relationship that has grown in love and 1-13 mutual respect with each passing year, and they have enriched not 1-14 only their own lives, but the lives of those around them with their 1-15 devotion to each other; and 1-16 WHEREAS, The couple are the proud parents of 11 children: 1-17 Lynette Franks O'Conor, Marion Franks Hudspeth, Mary Angela Hasler, 1-18 Kathy Hasler Mitchell, Khris Hasler McTyre, Clara Hasler Baxter, 1-19 Greg Franks, John Hasler, Mike Hasler, Larry Hasler, and Tony 1-20 Hasler, and they have also welcomed the addition of 32 1-21 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren into the family fold; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Mr. Hasler is retired from his career as a 1-23 brickmason with Lone Star Steel, while his lovely and gracious wife 1-24 has devoted herself to providing a happy and secure home life for 2-1 the family throughout their marriage; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Now enjoying the many benefits of retirement 2-3 together, the Haslers find they have more time to pursue their 2-4 favorite pastimes, which include travelling and country-western 2-5 dancing; and 2-6 WHEREAS, For a half-century, John and Georgia Hasler have 2-7 shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times 2-8 and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of 2-9 mutual love, trust, and support, their marriage has been a source 2-10 of joy and inspiration to the many friends and family of this 2-11 fortunate pair; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-13 Legislature hereby congratulate John and Georgia Hasler on the 2-14 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-15 warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-17 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Hasler as an expression of high regard by 2-18 the Texas House of Representatives.