By Holzheauser                                         H.R. No. 889

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                                 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 years of marriage is truly a memorable occasion

 1-3     worthy of special recognition; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, The Reverend and Mrs. Sterling Henry Wood, Jr., of

 1-5     Victoria will have the privilege of commemorating such an event in

 1-6     their lives when they celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on

 1-7     May 30, 1997; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, The couple met when they were both students at Ozark

 1-9     Bible College, and they made a lasting commitment to each other

1-10     when they exchanged wedding vows in Joplin, Missouri; since that

1-11     time, they have nurtured an enduring relationship that has grown in

1-12     love and understanding and they have enriched not only their own

1-13     lives but the lives of those around them with their devotion to

1-14     each other; and

1-15           WHEREAS, Reverend and Mrs. Wood are the proud parents of five

1-16     children and the grandparents of eight grandchildren, each of whom

1-17     has been a source of great joy for the couple; and

1-18           WHEREAS, Reverend Wood is a retired pastor who ministered in

1-19     New Mexico before coming to Texas, while Mildred Wood was employed

1-20     in the banking and insurance industries until her retirement; and

1-21           WHEREAS, Now deservedly reaping the many benefits of a full

1-22     life together, the Woods find they have more time to enjoy fishing,

1-23     and Reverend Wood has also kept busy working on carpentry projects;

1-24     and

 2-1           WHEREAS, For half a century, Reverend and Mrs. Wood have

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

 2-3     and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of

 2-4     mutual love, trust, and support, their marriage is a source of joy

 2-5     and inspiration to the many friends and family of this fortunate

 2-6     pair; now, therefore, be it

 2-7           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-8     Legislature hereby congratulate the Reverend and Mrs. Sterling

 2-9     Henry Wood, Jr., on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary

2-10     and extend to them warmest best wishes for continued happiness;

2-11     and, be it further

2-12           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-13     prepared for Reverend and Mrs. Wood as an expression of high regard

2-14     by the Texas House of Representatives.