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     a memorable occasion worthy of honor and praise; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Troy and Laverne Edmiaston of Denison had the

 1-5     privilege of commemorating such an event in their lives when they

 1-6     celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on March 16, 1997; the

 1-7     Edmiaston family marked this milestone with a reception hosted by

 1-8     the couple's children at Calvary Baptist Church; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, United in matrimony on March 5, 1947, in Duke,

1-10     Oklahoma, Mr. and Mrs. Edmiaston have nurtured an enduring

1-11     relationship that has grown in love and understanding with each

1-12     passing year and that has been blessed with two children, Rebecca

1-13     Edmiaston Turner of Waterloo, Iowa, and Rhonda Edmiaston Smith of

1-14     San Antonio; in recent years, their family has grown to include

1-15     their sons-in-law, Roger Turner and Steve Smith, and three beloved

1-16     grandchildren; and

1-17           WHEREAS, Now retired after 43 years of service, Mr. Edmiaston

1-18     enjoyed a distinguished career with MK&T Railroad, while his wife

1-19     was employed for several years by Dr. W. H.  Brown; the couple are

1-20     vital and valued members of the Denison community, and they

1-21     treasure the time they spend with their family and many friends;

1-22     and

1-23           WHEREAS, For half a century, Troy and Laverne Edmiaston have

1-24     enjoyed a deeply rewarding marriage filled with many happy times

 2-1     and cherished family memories; their life together is an

 2-2     inspiration to all who are fortunate to know them, and they are

 2-3     indeed  deserving of special legislative recognition at this time;

 2-4     now, therefore, be it

 2-5           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-6     Legislature hereby honor Troy and Laverne Edmiaston on the occasion

 2-7     of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them warmest best

 2-8     wishes for many more years of continued success and happiness; and,

 2-9     be it further

2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-11     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Edmiaston as an expression of high regard

2-12     by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       Clark

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 543 was adopted by the House on April

         18, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House