By Kubiak H.R. No. 496 75R9679 RVH-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two exceptional Texans 1-2 who have shared 50 happy and rewarding years of marriage is indeed 1-3 a momentous occasion deserving of special praise and recognition; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, E. L. "Doc" and Jolene Farrell of Rockdale had the 1-6 privilege of commemorating such a memorable event in their lives 1-7 when they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on March 17, 1-8 1997; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Doc and Jolene Farrell were united in matrimony in 1-10 Nacogdoches in 1947, and since then, they have nurtured an enduring 1-11 relationship that has grown in love and understanding with each 1-12 passing year; their marriage has been blessed with three children, 1-13 Dudley Farrell, Dwayne Farrell, and David Farrell, and in recent 1-14 years their loving family has grown to include eight grandchildren; 1-15 and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Farrell worked selflessly to provide a 1-17 safe and secure home for their family; Doc Farrell was gainfully 1-18 employed by Aluminum Company of America before his retirement in 1-19 1984; Mrs. Farrell worked as a school teacher for many years before 1-20 retiring from Rockdale Independent School District in 1984; and 1-21 WHEREAS, These young retirees are making the most of their 1-22 leisure time; Mr. Farrell spends his free time working on his farm 1-23 in the Forest Grove community, while Mrs. Farrell dedicates her 1-24 time to working with several civic organizations for the 2-1 betterment of the Rockdale community; both are active members of 2-2 Rockdale Christian Church; and 2-3 WHEREAS, For half a century, Doc and Jolene Farrell have 2-4 shared a marriage filled with many happy times and cherished family 2-5 memories; their enduring 50-year union is an inspiration to their 2-6 family and friends, and it is indeed appropriate that they be 2-7 honored at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby honor Doc and Jolene Farrell on the joyous 2-10 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-11 warmest best wishes for many more years of continued happiness; 2-12 and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Farrell as an expression of high regard 2-15 by the Texas House of Representatives.