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, Winston and Velma West will have the privilege of 1-5 commemorating such a momentous event in their lives when they 1-6 celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on September 5, 1997; 1-7 and 1-8 WHEREAS, United in matrimony in San Antonio, the Wests have 1-9 nurtured an enduring relationship that has grown in love and 1-10 respect with each passing year, and they have enriched not only 1-11 their own lives, but the lives of those around them with their 1-12 devotion to each other; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The couple resided in Stockdale and Houston before 1-14 making their home in Floresville, and they have been valued and 1-15 industrious members of each community in which they have lived; Mr. 1-16 West was employed for more than 40 years as a barber until his 1-17 retirement, while Mrs. West has devoted herself to maintaining a 1-18 lovely home for their family throughout their marriage; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The Wests are the proud parents of three children, 1-20 Steve, Joy, and Lee, and more recently, they have welcomed the 1-21 addition of two grandchildren, Wendy and Wesley Moore, into their 1-22 close-knit family; and 1-23 WHEREAS, For a half-century, Winston and Velma West have 1-24 shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times 2-1 and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of 2-2 mutual love, trust, and support, their marriage has been a source 2-3 of joy and inspiration to the many friends and family of this 2-4 fortunate pair; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby congratulate Winston and Velma West on the 2-7 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-8 warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. West as an expression of high regard by 2-11 the Texas House of Representatives. Alexander _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 616 was adopted by the House on May 10, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House