HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, A 65th wedding anniversary is truly a cause for
 1-2     celebration, and on February 6, 1999, Alton and Edith Towery will
 1-3     mark one such significant milestone in the company of their family
 1-4     and friends; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Lifelong residents of the Midland-Odessa area, this
 1-6     devoted couple were married on February 7, 1934, in Midland; their
 1-7     strong and lasting union is blessed with four children; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, For 50 years, Mr. Towery served as a minister; and
 1-9     he continues to assist the needy through the Mission of Mercy in
1-10     Odessa, which is funded by the Odessa Veterans of Foreign Wars; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Mrs. Towery has always provided love and support to
1-12     her family and for years has been a partner with her husband in the
1-13     work of the Mission of Mercy; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Towery have shared many happy times and
1-15     cherished memories; their commitment to each other and to their
1-16     community is a source of great pride to their family and friends,
1-17     and it is indeed appropriate that they be honored at this time;
1-18     now, therefore, be it
1-19           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
1-20     hereby congratulate Alton and Edith Towery on the occasion of their
1-21     65th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for
1-22     continued happiness in the future; and, be it further
1-23           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-24     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Towery as an expression of high regard by
 2-1     the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 20 was adopted by the House on
         January 18, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 20 was adopted by the Senate on
         January 25, 1999, by a viva-voce vote.
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                                                 Secretary of the Senate
         APPROVED:  _____________________
                            Date
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                          Governor