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 indeed

 1-3     an occasion worthy of special praise and recognition; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Jack and Dottie Sue Rollins of Sherman had the

 1-5     privilege of commemorating such a memorable event when they

 1-6     celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on February 15, 1997;

 1-7     the couple were joined in observing this special day by family and

 1-8     friends at a reception hosted by their daughters and sons-in-law,

 1-9     Mr. and Mrs. Gene Clay and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Poet; and

1-10           WHEREAS, A former employee of Burlington Industries and the

1-11     Fant Milling Company, Mr. Rollins was born in the Farmington

1-12     community and attended school in Anna; Mrs. Rollins is a native of

1-13     Southmayd who, in addition to being a thoughtful and caring

1-14     homemaker, was previously employed by Wackers and TGY variety

1-15     stores; and

1-16           WHEREAS, The Rollinses have been blessed with four

1-17     grandchildren and one great-grandchild and their immeasurable joy

1-18     in their extended family is truly a sight to behold; now deservedly

1-19     reaping the many benefits of a full life together, this exemplary

1-20     pair remain active members of Loving Baptist Church; and

1-21           WHEREAS, For half a century, Jack and Dottie Sue Rollins have

1-22     shared a union built on love and honor that has yielded many

1-23     cherished family memories; their marriage is a source of pride and

1-24     inspiration to their family and friends, and it is fitting that

 2-1     they be honored at this time; now, therefore, be it

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

 2-3     Legislature hereby congratulate Jack and Dottie Sue Rollins on the

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

 2-5     sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in the

 2-6     years to come; and, be it further

 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-8     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Rollins as an expression of high regard

 2-9     by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       Clark

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 539 was adopted by the House on April

         18, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House