R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, 1997 marks a year of many accomplishments in the 1-2 full and active lives of Pearland residents Winston and Nell 1-3 Fuller; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The Fullers had the distinct privilege of 1-5 commemorating their 33rd wedding anniversary on February 28, 1997, 1-6 having shared their wedding vows in Pearland in 1964; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The couple were later feted at a gala birthday 1-8 celebration in their honor hosted by their family and many friends 1-9 on April 5, 1997; Mr. Fuller commemorated his 75th birthday that 1-10 day, while Mrs. Fuller turned 70 four days earlier; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The pair have been welcome and industrious members 1-12 of their community; Mr. Fuller enjoyed a successful career as owner 1-13 of Fuller's Texaco Station before joining the staff of the Brazos 1-14 River Authority, where he was employed for 17 years until his 1-15 retirement in 1987; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mrs. Fuller worked with Pearland Florist for many 1-17 years before retiring in 1980; since that time, she has continued 1-18 to help out at the shop part-time during the holidays, and she 1-19 especially enjoys selling flowers and gifts for Mother's Day and 1-20 Valentine's Day; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the couple have demonstrated 1-22 their abiding commitment to their community and have given 1-23 generously of their time and talents to assist several local 1-24 organizations, including the Pearland VFW Post Number 7109, the 2-1 Pearland Exchange Club, and the Pearland-Hobby area Chamber of 2-2 Commerce; and 2-3 WHEREAS, They have also been active in the Pearland Lions 2-4 Club and the American Business Women Association, and their 2-5 stalwart commitment has earned them the heartfelt appreciation of 2-6 many people; and 2-7 WHEREAS, In all their endeavors, the Fullers have enjoyed the 2-8 love and support of their sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Maryls 2-9 Fulwood and Ralph and Judy Fulwood; more recently, they have 2-10 welcomed the addition of four grandchildren, Tommy Fulwood, Tabatha 2-11 Fulwood, Doug Fulwood, and Jackie Fulwood; and a cherished 2-12 great-grandson, Jake Fulwood, into the family fold; and 2-13 WHEREAS, Winston and Nell Fuller have greatly enhanced the 2-14 quality of life in their community, and it is indeed a pleasure to 2-15 honor them in their banner year; now, therefore, be it 2-16 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-17 Legislature hereby commend Winston and Nell Fuller for the many 2-18 contributions they have made to their community and extend to them 2-19 warmest best wishes for continued happiness as they celebrate their 2-20 birthdays and 33rd wedding anniversary; and, be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-22 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Fuller as an expression of high regard by 2-23 the Texas House of Representatives. Bonnen _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 949 was adopted by the House on May 23, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House