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 _______________________________ 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. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House