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 honor and praise; and 1-4 WHEREAS, George and Josephine Grimes had the privilege of 1-5 commemorating such a momentous event in their lives when they 1-6 celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on April 5, 1997, with 1-7 a family dinner hosted by their children; and 1-8 WHEREAS, United in matrimony more than five decades ago in 1-9 Fort Worth, Mr. and Mrs. Grimes have nurtured an enduring 1-10 relationship that has grown in love and understanding with each 1-11 passing year and that has been blessed with three children, George 1-12 E. Grimes, Jr., William D. Grimes, and David Grimes; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Both Mr. and Mrs. Grimes are longtime residents of 1-14 Fort Worth; Mr. Grimes served his country with distinction as a 1-15 member of the United States Army Veterinary Corps in World War II 1-16 and is now retired from his career as a veterinarian, while 1-17 Mrs. Grimes has devoted herself to making a warm and nurturing home 1-18 for her family throughout their marriage; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Today, the couple are vital and valued members of 1-20 their community, and they treasure the time they spend with their 1-21 family, which has grown to include two grandchildren; and 1-22 WHEREAS, For half a century, George and Josephine Grimes have 1-23 enjoyed a deeply rewarding marriage filled with many happy times 1-24 and cherished family memories; their life together has been an 2-1 inspiration to their family and many friends, and they are indeed 2-2 deserving of special legislative recognition at this time; now, 2-3 therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby honor George and Josephine Grimes on the 2-6 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-7 warmest best wishes for many more years of continued success and 2-8 happiness; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Grimes as an expression of high regard by 2-11 the Texas House of Representatives. Palmer _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 669 was adopted by the House on April 29, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House