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

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                                                   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.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House