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, Edward and Lois Griffin of Azle had the privilege of

 1-5     commemorating such an event in their lives when they celebrated

 1-6     their golden wedding anniversary on March 15, 1997, in the company

 1-7     of their family and many friends at the B. J. Clark Community

 1-8     Center; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, United in matrimony in Paris, Texas, the Griffins

1-10     have nurtured an enduring relationship that has grown in love and

1-11     understanding with each passing year and that has been blessed with

1-12     nine children, Vicki Pitts, Diane Spooner, Johnnie Griffin, Debra

1-13     Conner, Steve Griffin, Lori Griffin, Terry Griffin, Rick Griffin,

1-14     and Scott Griffin; and

1-15           WHEREAS, The couple made their home in Fort Worth for 17

1-16     years before moving to Azle nearly three decades ago; they have

1-17     been industrious and valued members of each community, and they are

1-18     both retired from careers with the Fort Worth public school system;

1-19     and

1-20           WHEREAS, Now enjoying an active retirement together, the

1-21     Griffins treasure the time they spend with their family, which has

1-22     grown to include 16 grandchildren and a beloved great-grandchild;

1-23     and

1-24           WHEREAS, For half a century, Edward and Lois Griffin have

 2-1     shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times

 2-2     and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of

 2-3     mutual love, trust, and support, their marriage is a source of joy

 2-4     and inspiration to the family and many friends of this fortunate

 2-5     pair; now, therefore, be it

 2-6           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-7     Legislature hereby congratulate Edward and Lois Griffin on the

 2-8     occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them

 2-9     warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-11     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Griffin as an expression of high regard

2-12     by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                      Palmer

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 670 was adopted by the House on April

         29, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House