By Moffat H.R. No. 661 75R11696 SAJ-F 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, Travis and Doris Matthews of Grapevine will have the 1-5 privilege of commemorating such an event in their lives when they 1-6 celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on May 17, 1997; and 1-7 WHEREAS, United in matrimony in 1947, the Matthewses 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 two 1-10 daughters, Sandra Kay Matthews Hodges and Linda Jane Matthews 1-11 Nettles; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Throughout their life together, the couple have been 1-13 valued and industrious members of their community; Mr. Matthews is 1-14 well regarded as a former member of both the Grapevine City Council 1-15 and the Grapevine School Board, and he retired from LTV Aerospace 1-16 after 33 years of noteworthy service; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mrs. Matthews has pursued a career outside the home 1-18 as well and earned distinction for her work in the insurance 1-19 industry that spanned more than two decades until her retirement; 1-20 and 1-21 WHEREAS, The Matthewses have further served their community 1-22 through their exemplary civic involvement; Mr. Matthews has been 1-23 active with the Masonic Lodge, while Mrs. Matthews has been 1-24 associated with the Grapevine Chapter of Eastern Star, the Tuesday 2-1 Study Club, and the Bay View Club; and 2-2 WHEREAS, In addition, the couple have both given generously 2-3 of their time and talents to volunteer with numerous worthy civic 2-4 and community organizations; in all their endeavors, they have been 2-5 sustained by their faith as devout members of the First Baptist 2-6 Church of Grapevine, where they participate in many activities as 2-7 well; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Now surrounded by a loving family that has grown to 2-9 include their children's spouses, Danny Hodges and Roy Nettles, and 2-10 two grandchildren, Angela Deanne Hodges and Bradley James Hodges, 2-11 the Matthewses look forward to each day with the same enthusiasm 2-12 that first sparked their romance more than five decades ago; and 2-13 WHEREAS, For a half-century, Travis and Doris Matthews have 2-14 shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times 2-15 and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of 2-16 mutual love, trust, and support, their life together is a source of 2-17 joy and inspiration to their many friends and family; now, 2-18 therefore, be it 2-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-20 Legislature hereby congratulate Travis and Doris Matthews on the 2-21 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-22 warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-24 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Matthews as an expression of high regard 2-25 by the Texas House of Representatives.