R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding

 1-2     individuals who have shared many happy and rewarding years of

 1-3     marriage is truly an august occasion worthy of special recognition;

 1-4     and

 1-5           WHEREAS, William "Eddie" Armstrong and Susan Armstrong of

 1-6     Lake Worth recently commemorated one such memorable event in their

 1-7     lives when they were joined by their family and friends on May 11,

 1-8     1997, for a celebration of their 60 years of wedlock; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong were united in marriage on

1-10     May 6, 1937, and since that time their relationship has continued

1-11     to grow in mutual respect and affection for each other throughout

1-12     the course of their marriage; and

1-13           WHEREAS, For 40 years, Mr. Armstrong was a valued employee of

1-14     Swift & Co. and he also worked for the betterment of his community

1-15     as a zone leader for the Lake Worth Civic Club, while

1-16     Mrs. Armstrong has devoted her time and energy to maintaining their

1-17     lovely home; and

1-18           WHEREAS, Relying on Mrs. Armstrong's gardening expertise, the

1-19     couple have carefully landscaped their yard, adding shade trees and

1-20     constructing a small greenhouse; and

1-21           WHEREAS, Their enduring union has been blessed with three

1-22     daughters, each of whom has benefited from her parents' unfailing

1-23     love and guidance, and the welcome addition of 10 grandchildren,

1-24     17 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren has

 2-1     further enhanced this close-knit family's happiness; and

 2-2           WHEREAS, For 60 years, Eddie and Susan Armstrong have shared

 2-3     a strong and lasting marriage filled with many joyful times and

 2-4     cherished family memories; their relationship is a continuing

 2-5     source of pride and inspiration to all who know them, and it is

 2-6     indeed a privilege to honor them at this time; now, therefore, be

 2-7     it

 2-8           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-9     Legislature hereby congratulate William "Eddie" Armstrong and Susan

2-10     Armstrong on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary and

2-11     extend to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness in the

2-12     future; and, be it further

2-13           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-14     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong as an expression of high regard

2-15     by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                      Palmer

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 1136 was adopted by the House on May

         27, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House