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, Ray and Lorelle Dodson of Sherman commemorated such

 1-5     a momentous event in their lives when they celebrated their golden

 1-6     wedding anniversary on March 8, 1997; and

 1-7           WHEREAS, United in matrimony at Key Memorial Parsonage in

 1-8     Sherman, the Dodsons have nurtured an enduring relationship that

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

1-10     that has been blessed with two sons, Michael and Keith; and

1-11           WHEREAS, Throughout their life together, the couple have been

1-12     industrious and welcomed members of their community; Mr. Dodson is

1-13     highly regarded for his lengthy and successful career with Quaker

1-14     Oats Company and Contential Grain as plant manager, while his

1-15     lovely  and gracious wife has dedicated herself to providing a warm

1-16     and secure home for their family; and

1-17           WHEREAS, Now enjoying the many benefits of a full life

1-18     together, the Dodsons find they have more time to pursue their

1-19     favorite leisure activities, and they treasure the time they spend

1-20     with their family, which has grown to include their

1-21     daughters-in-law, Linda Dodson and Debra Dodson, and three beloved

1-22     grandchildren; and

1-23           WHEREAS, For a half-century, Ray and Lorelle Dodson have

1-24     shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times

 2-1     and cherished family memories, and their life together has been a

 2-2     source of joy and inspiration to the many friends and family of

 2-3     this fortunate pair; now, therefore, be it

 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-5     Legislature hereby congratulate Ray and Lorelle Dodson on the

 2-6     occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them

 2-7     warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

 2-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-9     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Dodson as an expression of high regard by

2-10     the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       Clark

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 541 was adopted by the House on April

         18, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House