By Kubiak H.R. No. 654 75R11936 SAJ-D 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, Truman and Jean Haupt of Rockdale will have the 1-5 privilege of commemorating such an event in their lives when they 1-6 celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on August 2, 1997; and 1-7 WHEREAS, United in matrimony in Ballinger, the Haupts have 1-8 nurtured an enduring relationship that has grown in love and 1-9 respect with each passing year and that has been blessed with three 1-10 children, Brenda Burgett, Pam Young, and Jerry Glenn Haupt; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The couple are industrious and valued members of 1-12 their community; Mr. Haupt was the owner of Acme Sheet 1-13 Metal-Heating and Air Conditioning until his retirement, while 1-14 Mrs. Haupt has devoted herself to providing a warm and secure home 1-15 life for their family; and 1-16 WHEREAS, The Haupts have consistently worked for the 1-17 betterment of their community through their participation in 1-18 several worthy organizations, including the Veterans of Foreign 1-19 Wars, the Crown Garden Club, the Chamber Alliance, and the 1-20 Community Education Advisory Council; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Now enjoying the many benefits of a full life 1-22 together, the couple find they have more time to partake in their 1-23 favorite leisure activities, which include playing golf and bridge, 1-24 painting, gardening, and woodworking, and they treasure the time 2-1 they spend with their family, which has grown to include their 2-2 children's spouses, Tom Burgett, Douglas Young, and Becky Randall 2-3 Haupt; eight grandchildren, Corey Burgett, Tere Jean Burgett, Cassi 2-4 Young, Nikki Waddle, Derek Young, Christopher Haupt, Jeremy Haupt, 2-5 and Daniel Haupt; and four great-grandchildren, Jason and Truman 2-6 Burgett and Melanie and Dylan Young; and 2-7 WHEREAS, For a half-century, Truman and Jean Haupt have 2-8 shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times 2-9 and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of 2-10 mutual love, trust, and support, their marriage is a source of joy 2-11 and inspiration to the many friends and family of this fortunate 2-12 pair; now, therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-14 Legislature hereby congratulate Truman and Jean Haupt on the 2-15 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-16 warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-18 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Haupt as an expression of high regard by 2-19 the Texas House of Representatives.