By Merritt H.R. No. 736 75R12839 WMS-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 praise and recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, John and Vivian Gibbs Connolly of Longview, Texas, 1-5 recently commemorated one such golden event in their lives when 1-6 they were joined by family and friends at their home on April 13, 1-7 1997, to celebrate a half-century of mutual affection and devotion; 1-8 and 1-9 WHEREAS, United in marriage on April 15, 1947, the Connollys 1-10 have enjoyed an enduring relationship that has continued to grow in 1-11 love, respect, and regard for each other with each passing year; 1-12 and 1-13 WHEREAS, Before his retirement, Mr. Connolly was a valued 1-14 employee at Brown & Root Construction Co., while Mrs. Connolly 1-15 devoted her energies to maintaining their lovely home; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Connolly have been blessed with six 1-17 children, Vivian Connolly Painter, Michael Connolly, Rich Connolly, 1-18 Matthew Connolly, Charles Connolly, and Christine Barker, who have 1-19 benefited immeasurably from their parents' love and guidance; in 1-20 recent years, the family's happiness has further blossomed with the 1-21 welcome addition of 11 grandchildren; and 1-22 WHEREAS, For 50 years John and Vivian Connolly have shared a 1-23 marriage filled with many joyful times and cherished family 1-24 memories; their relationship is a continuing source of pride and 2-1 inspiration to their family and friends, and it is indeed 2-2 appropriate that they receive special legislative recognition at 2-3 this time; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby congratulate John and Vivian Gibbs Connolly on 2-6 the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-7 sincere best wishes for many years of continued happiness; and, be 2-8 it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for John and Vivian Connolly as an expression of high 2-11 regard by the Texas House of Representatives.