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, John Kenneth and Hazel Dodd Rehak will have the 1-5 privilege of commemorating such a momentous event in their lives 1-6 when they celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on November 1-7 26, 1997; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Since sharing their wedding vows at Newgulf Baptist 1-9 Church, the Rehaks have nurtured an enduring relationship that has 1-10 grown in love and understanding with each passing year, and they 1-11 have enriched not only their own lives but the lives of those 1-12 around them with their devotion to each other; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rehak are the proud parents of two 1-14 children, Suzanne Grew and Kenneth Lynn Rehak, and they have 1-15 welcomed the addition of three lovely granddaughters, Wendy Ann 1-16 Grew, Elizabeth Lynn Rehak, and Lana Eileen Rehak, into the family 1-17 fold; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The couple are both retired from their careers; 1-19 Mr. Rehak, a World War II veteran, was employed as a welder with 1-20 Texas Gulf Sulfur Company, while Mrs. Rehak served the community as 1-21 a classroom teacher; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Now deservedly enjoying the many benefits of a full 1-23 life together, the Rehaks find they have more time to pursue their 1-24 favorite pastimes, which include playing golf and dominoes, tending 2-1 to their African violets, and spending time with their family and 2-2 close friends; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rehak are active members of First 2-4 Baptist Church in Wharton, where Mr. Rehak greatly contributed to 2-5 the success of the church's Sesquicentennial Celebration, and they 2-6 are both vital and valued members of the community; and 2-7 WHEREAS, For half a century, John and Hazel Rehak have shared 2-8 a warm and affectionate union filled with many happy times and 2-9 cherished family memories; built on a solid foundation of mutual 2-10 love, trust, and support, their marriage is a source of joy and 2-11 inspiration to the family and many friends of this fortunate pair; 2-12 now, therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-14 Legislature hereby congratulate John and Hazel Rehak on the 2-15 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-16 warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-18 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Rehak as an expression of high regard by 2-19 the Texas House of Representatives. Uher _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1273 was adopted by the House on May 30, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House