By Christian H.R. No. 1252 75R16585 SAJ-D 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 60 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a 1-3 memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Samuel Clayton "Ted" Hicks and Annie Marie McLemore 1-5 Hicks of Jasper will have the privilege of commemorating such a 1-6 momentous event in their lives when they celebrate their 60th 1-7 wedding anniversary on November 20, 1997; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Since sharing their wedding vows in Kirbyville, the 1-9 couple have nurtured an enduring relationship that has grown in 1-10 love and understanding with each passing year, and they have 1-11 enriched not only their own lives but the lives of those around 1-12 them with their devotion to each other; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hicks are the proud parents of two 1-14 children, Marie Elizabeth Hicks Thomas and Samuel Janette Hicks 1-15 Clark, and through the years, they have welcomed into the family 1-16 fold their children's spouses, Robert Earl Thomas and former State 1-17 Representative Jerry Lynn Clark; their grandchildren, Robert Todd 1-18 Thomas, Benjamin Tedd Thomas, Jerilyn Janette Clark Walters, and 1-19 Joel Clayton Clark; and their great-grandchildren, Erin Elizabeth 1-20 Thomas, Jacob Samuel Clark, Jessi Lynn Clark, and Hannah Janette 1-21 Walters; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hicks have deep ties to the land on 1-23 which they live; their home sits on land that was part of 1-24 Mrs. Hicks's grandfather's, A. C. Sims, original homeplace, and 2-1 the home on the property belonging to Mrs. Hicks's parents, Ivy and 2-2 Kate McLemore, was recognized for its historical significance with 2-3 a century marker in 1989; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Before retirement, Mr. Hicks, who hails from 2-5 McKinney, was a valued employee of Temple-Inland timber company for 2-6 nearly 40 years, while Mrs. Hicks was successful in real estate 2-7 ventures with Lanier and Hicks Real Estate; and 2-8 WHEREAS, For six decades, Ted and Marie Hicks have shared a 2-9 warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times and 2-10 cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of mutual 2-11 love, trust, and support, their marriage has been a source of joy 2-12 and inspiration to the many friends and family of this fortunate 2-13 pair; now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-15 Legislature hereby congratulate Samuel Clayton "Ted" Hicks and 2-16 Annie Marie McLemore Hicks on the occasion of their 60th wedding 2-17 anniversary and extend to them warmest best wishes for continued 2-18 happiness; and, be it further 2-19 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-20 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Hicks as an expression of high regard by 2-21 the Texas House of Representatives.