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 truly a

 1-3     memorable occasion worthy of special praise and recognition; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Thomas and Aurelya Reid had the privilege of

 1-5     commemorating such a momentous event in their lives when they

 1-6     celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on October 26, 1996,

 1-7     with a mass at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and a festive

 1-8     dinner and reception hosted by the couple's children; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, Since exchanging their wedding vows in Fort Worth,

1-10     the Reids have nurtured an enduring relationship that has grown in

1-11     love and understanding with each passing year and that has been

1-12     blessed with four children, Barbara Reid, Camilla Reid, Thomas

1-13     Reid, Jr., and Shirley Hall; and

1-14           WHEREAS, The Reids have resided in Fort Worth their entire

1-15     married life and are both retired from their careers; Mr. Reid

1-16     enjoyed a successful tenure with General Dynamics, while Mrs. Reid

1-17     was a valued employee of Daughty Brothers; and

1-18           WHEREAS, Now deservedly enjoying the many benefits of a full

1-19     life together, the couple find they have more time to pursue their

1-20     favorite leisure activities, and they treasure the time they spend

1-21     with their family, which has grown to include six grandchildren;

1-22     and

1-23           WHEREAS, For half a century, Thomas and Aurelya Reid have

1-24     shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times

 2-1     and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of

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

 2-3     and inspiration to the family and many friends of this fortunate

 2-4     pair; now, therefore, be it

 2-5           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-6     Legislature hereby congratulate Thomas and Aurelya Reid on their

 2-7     50th wedding anniversary and extend to them warmest best wishes for

 2-8     continued happiness; and, be it further

 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-10     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Reid as an expression of high regard by

2-11     the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                      Palmer

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 1164 was adopted by the House on May

         28, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House