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 a 1-3 memorable occasion worthy of honor and praise; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Billy and Virginia Cozart will soon have the 1-5 privilege of commemorating such a momentous event in their lives 1-6 when they celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on June 18, 1-7 1997; and 1-8 WHEREAS, United in matrimony half a century ago in Port 1-9 Arthur, Mr. and Mrs. Cozart have nurtured an enduring relationship 1-10 that has grown in love and understanding with each passing year and 1-11 that has been blessed with three sons, Bryan Cozart, Gary Cozart, 1-12 and Steve Cozart, and four beloved grandchildren; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A veteran of both World War II and the Korean War, 1-14 Mr. Cozart founded Dal-East Plumbing Company in Dallas in 1959, and 1-15 nine years later, he established the A-Z Cattle Ranch in Kemp; 1-16 Mrs. Cozart is a graduate of San Marcos Baptist Academy and went on 1-17 to attend Southwest Texas State Teachers' College, and she has 1-18 dedicated much of her life to providing a warm and nurturing home 1-19 for her family; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Today, the couple are enjoying a well-deserved 1-21 retirement on their ranch in Kaufman County, where they have 1-22 established themselves as vital and valued members of their 1-23 community; both of them belong to the Tolosa Baptist Church, which 1-24 Mr. Cozart further serves as an esteemed member of the board of 2-1 directors, and Mrs. Cozart is known to her many friends and 2-2 neighbors as an avid doll collector; and 2-3 WHEREAS, For half a century, Billy and Virginia Cozart have 2-4 shared a deeply rewarding marriage filled with many happy times and 2-5 cherished family memories; their life together has been an 2-6 inspiration to their family and many friends, and they are indeed 2-7 deserving of special legislative recognition at this time; now, 2-8 therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-10 Legislature hereby honor Billy and Virginia Cozart on the occasion 2-11 of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them warmest best 2-12 wishes for many more years of continued success and happiness; and, 2-13 be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-15 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Cozart as an expression of high regard by 2-16 the Texas House of Representatives. Rhodes _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1137 was adopted by the House on May 30, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House