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, John and Martha Biggerstaff commemorated such a

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

 1-6     wedding anniversary on January 11, 1997, with a festive reception

 1-7     and dance at the Whitewright Civic Center hosted by the couple's

 1-8     daughter; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, United in matrimony at Mrs. Biggerstaff's parents'

1-10     home in the community of Grove Hill on December 25, 1946, the

1-11     Biggerstaffs have nurtured an enduring relationship that has grown

1-12     in love and mutual respect with each passing year, and they have

1-13     enriched not only their own lives, but the lives of those around

1-14     them, with their devotion to each other; and

1-15           WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the couple have been highly

1-16     regarded for their public service; Mr. Biggerstaff was the

1-17     postmaster of Whitewright for 35 years, and Mrs. Biggerstaff

1-18     addressed the health care needs of her community as a school nurse;

1-19     and

1-20           WHEREAS, The pair enjoy a rich family heritage;

1-21     Mr. Biggerstaff hails from the community of Tom Bean and is the son

1-22     of Aaron "Tinker" and Monnie Biggerstaff, while his lovely and

1-23     gracious wife was born in the town of Leonard to Carl and Lula

1-24     Wilkinson, and the couple are the proud parents of Dr. Jane

 2-1     Biggerstaff, who is a veterinarian in Laredo; and

 2-2           WHEREAS, For a half-century, John and Martha Biggerstaff have

 2-3     shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times

 2-4     and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of trust

 2-5     and support, their life together has been a source of joy and

 2-6     inspiration to the many friends and family of this fortunate pair;

 2-7     now, therefore, be it

 2-8           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-9     Legislature hereby congratulate John and Martha Biggerstaff on the

2-10     occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them

2-11     warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

2-12           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-13     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Biggerstaff as an expression of high

2-14     regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       Clark

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 542 was adopted by the House on April

         18, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House