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, Edward and Billye Tracy had the privilege of 1-5 commemorating such a momentous event in their lives when they 1-6 celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on April 18, 1997, with 1-7 a festive reception hosted by the couple's children; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Since exchanging their wedding vows at North Fort 1-9 Worth Baptist Church, the Tracys have nurtured an enduring 1-10 relationship that has grown in love and understanding with each 1-11 passing year and that has been blessed with three children, Micki 1-12 Maris, Ed Tracy, and David Tracy; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A World War II veteran, Mr. Tracy is retired from 1-14 his career as an air traffic controller with the Federal Aviation 1-15 Administration, while Mrs. Tracy has devoted herself to providing a 1-16 warm and secure home life for the couple's family throughout their 1-17 marriage; 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 their children's 1-22 spouses, Mike Maris and Sherry Tracy, and four beloved 1-23 grandchildren; and 1-24 WHEREAS, For half a century, Edward and Billye Tracy have 2-1 shared a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times 2-2 and cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of 2-3 mutual love, trust, and support, their marriage is a source of joy 2-4 and inspiration to the family and many friends of this fortunate 2-5 pair; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-7 Legislature hereby congratulate Edward and Billye Tracy on the 2-8 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-9 warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Tracy as an expression of high regard by 2-12 the Texas House of Representatives. Palmer _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1236 was adopted by the House on May 30, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House