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, Vaughn and Kathryn Williams of Gainesville recently 1-5 had the privilege of commemorating such a momentous event in their 1-6 lives when they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on 1-7 February 28, 1997; and 1-8 WHEREAS, United in matrimony in the community of Whitesboro, 1-9 the Williamses have nurtured an enduring relationship that has 1-10 grown in love and respect with each passing year and that has been 1-11 blessed with a son, Steven Craig Williams; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Mr. Williams is retired after many years of public 1-13 service, having benefited his community as a member of the local 1-14 police force, as a deputy sheriff, and as a supervisor at the state 1-15 school; Mrs. Williams pursued her career interests as well and is 1-16 retired from nursing after three decades of faithful service to her 1-17 fellow citizens; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Now deservedly reaping the many benefits of their 1-19 full life together, Mr. and Mrs. Williams find they have more time 1-20 to participate in their favorite leisure activities, and they 1-21 greatly treasure the time they spend with their family, which has 1-22 grown to include their daughter-in-law, Becky Williams, and their 1-23 beloved grandson, Michael Wayne Williams; the couple also share a 1-24 deep faith as active members of Grand Avenue Baptist Church; and 2-1 WHEREAS, For a half-century, Vaughn and Kathryn Williams have 2-2 shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times 2-3 and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of 2-4 mutual love, trust, and support, their marriage has indeed been a 2-5 source of joy and inspiration to the many friends and family of 2-6 this fortunate pair; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-8 Legislature hereby congratulate Vaughn and Kathryn Williams on the 2-9 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-10 warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Williams as an expression of high regard 2-13 by the Texas House of Representatives. Clark _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 447 was adopted by the House on April 11, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House