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, J. A. and Lillian Hardee of Fort Worth recently had

 1-5     the privilege of commemorating such a momentous event in their

 1-6     lives when they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on

 1-7     April 19, 1997, with a family dinner hosted by the couple's

 1-8     children; and

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

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

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

1-12     blessed with three children, Barbara Erkie, Mark Hardee, and

1-13     Cynthia Post; and

1-14           WHEREAS, A World War II veteran, Mr. Hardee is retired from

1-15     Swift & Company and Stratoflex, while Mrs. Hardee has devoted

1-16     herself to providing a warm and secure home life for the couple's

1-17     family throughout their 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, Vickie Hardee and Greg Post, and four cherished

1-23     grandchildren; and

1-24           WHEREAS, For half a century, J. A. and Lillian Hardee 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 J. A. and Lillian Hardee 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. Hardee as an expression of high regard by

2-12     the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                      Palmer

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 1237 was adopted by the House on May

         30, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House