By Clark H.R. No. 819 75R13117 BNL-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 indeed 1-3 a memorable occasion worthy of honor and praise; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Johnny and Kathryn Watson of Southmayd recently had 1-5 the privilege of commemorating such a momentous event in their 1-6 lives when they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on 1-7 April 19, 1997, with a reception in their honor hosted by their 1-8 children and grandchildren; and 1-9 WHEREAS, United in matrimony on April 18, 1947, in the 1-10 community of Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. Watson have nurtured an enduring 1-11 relationship that has grown in love and understanding with each 1-12 passing year and that has been blessed with two children, John 1-13 Wayne Watson and Martha Kay Watson Boyd; and 1-14 WHEREAS, A veteran of World War II, Mr. Watson worked for 1-15 Fant Milling for 19 years and went on to manage several Gulf and 1-16 Exxon service stations in the Sherman area before his retirement in 1-17 1979; in addition to helping her husband operate the service 1-18 stations, Mrs. Watson held jobs with Hardwick and Etter and later 1-19 Fant Milling; and 1-20 WHEREAS, These esteemed Texans belong to the congregation of 1-21 Southmayd Baptist Church, and Mr. Watson is also a member of the 1-22 Masons and the Shriners; the couple treasure the time they spend 1-23 with their family, which has grown to include their 1-24 daughter-in-law, Brian Watson, and their son-in-law, Larry Boyd, 2-1 as well as five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and 2-2 WHEREAS, For half a century, Johnny and Kathryn Watson have 2-3 enjoyed a deeply rewarding marriage filled with many happy times 2-4 and cherished family memories; their life together has been an 2-5 inspiration to their family and friends, and they are indeed 2-6 deserving of special legislative recognition at this time; now, 2-7 therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby honor Johnny and Kathryn Watson on the occasion 2-10 of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them warmest best 2-11 wishes for many more years of continued success and happiness; and, 2-12 be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Watson as an expression of high regard by 2-15 the Texas House of Representatives.