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

 1-3     an occasion worthy of special recognition; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, John and Agnes Kollodziej will have the privilege of

 1-5     commemorating such a memorable event in their lives when they

 1-6     celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on May 6, 1997; and

 1-7           WHEREAS, United in matrimony at St. Ann's Catholic Church in

 1-8     Kosciusko, the Kollodziejs have nurtured an enduring relationship

 1-9     that has grown in love and respect with each passing year and that

1-10     has been blessed with four daughters, Delores Felux, Margie Skloss,

1-11     Paula Sullivan, and Kim Pruski; and

1-12           WHEREAS, Today deservedly enjoying the many benefits of a

1-13     full and active life together, the couple find they now have more

1-14     time to participate in their favorite leisure activities, and they

1-15     treasure the time they spend with their family, which has grown to

1-16     include their children's spouses, Wilbert Felux, Leroy Skloss, John

1-17     Sullivan, and Douglas Pruski, and their beloved grandchildren, Beau

1-18     and Marla Felux; Deanna, Derek, and Dustin Skloss; Devin Sullivan;

1-19     and John Eldren Pruski; and

1-20           WHEREAS, For a half-century, John and Agnes Kollodziej have

1-21     shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times

1-22     and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of

1-23     mutual trust and support, their life together is a source of joy

1-24     and inspiration to the friends and family of this fortunate pair;

 2-1     now, therefore, be it

 2-2           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-3     Legislature hereby congratulate John and Agnes Kollodziej on the

 2-4     occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them

 2-5     warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-7     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Kollodziej as an expression of high

 2-8     regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                      Hawley

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 509 was adopted by the House on April

         3, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House