R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The 60th wedding anniversary of two notable Texans 1-2 is indeed an occasion worthy of special praise and recognition, and 1-3 on September 11, 1997, Bennie and Evelyn Allen of Bryan will 1-4 celebrate one such remarkable event; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A World War II veteran, Mr. Allen worked in the 1-6 fields of construction, aviation, and education before returning to 1-7 his first occupation, ranching, and he has brought his 1-8 characteristic energy and determination to each of these endeavors 1-9 in turn; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Mrs. Allen has likewise distinguished herself as a 1-11 vital and valued member of the community, and is active in a number 1-12 of organizations, including the A&M Garden Club, of which she is a 1-13 past president, and the Brazos Valley Art League; a gifted 1-14 musician, she often performs for the residents of the Sherwood 1-15 Nursing Home, the University Hills Nursing Home, and the Brazos 1-16 Valley Geriatric Center; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Devoted members of the Church of Christ, Mr. and 1-18 Mrs. Allen have drawn strength and spiritual sustenance from their 1-19 fellow worshipers, and their presence in the congregation is a 1-20 welcome one; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Mr. and Mrs. Allen have 1-22 derived their greatest joy and satisfaction from their large and 1-23 loving family, and they take great pride in their son and 1-24 daughter-in-law, Melvin Allen and Kathy Allen; their daughter and 2-1 son-in-law, Patricia Ann Allen Howard and Eudean Howard; their 2-2 grandchildren, Sonja Allen Holder, Brandon Benjamin Allen, Ashley 2-3 Allen, Michelle Howard Tarhini, Dean Allen Howard, Brent Howard, 2-4 and Patrick Howard; and their great-grandchildren, Sarah Tarhini, 2-5 Chad Tarhini, and Ross Tarhini; and 2-6 WHEREAS, For 60 years, Bennie and Evelyn Allen have enjoyed a 2-7 relationship that continues to grow in mutual regard and affection, 2-8 and it is indeed fitting at this time to celebrate their life 2-9 together; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the Texas House of Representatives of the 75th 2-11 Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Benjamin A. Allen and Evelyn 2-12 Lois Pullen Allen on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary 2-13 and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success and 2-14 happiness in the years to come; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-16 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Allen as an expression of high regard by 2-17 the Texas House of Representatives. Kubiak _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 565 was adopted by the House on April 25, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House