By King of Uvalde H.C.R. No. 279 76R5816 MDM-D HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary is truly cause for a 1-2 celebration, and on January 28, 1999, Carl and Carolyn Hilderbran 1-3 of Uvalde marked one such significant milestone in their marriage; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, The couple met while both were students at Texas A&I 1-6 University and eloped two months later; Mr. Hilderbran and the 1-7 former Carolyn Cecile Guidry were married in his sister's home in 1-8 Sinton and they have made their home in Uvalde for more than 40 1-9 years; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hilderbran have enjoyed a union built 1-11 on a solid foundation of mutual love, trust, and respect, and these 1-12 values have fostered a warm and caring environment that has 1-13 nurtured their family through the years; they have been blessed 1-14 with four sons, C. B. Hilderbran, Vic Hilderbran, Jody Hilderbran, 1-15 and our colleague, State Representative Harvey Hilderbran, as well 1-16 as five beloved grandchildren; and 1-17 WHEREAS, For half a century, this devoted couple have shared 1-18 many happy times and cherished family memories; their commitment to 1-19 each other is a source of great pride to their family and many 1-20 friends, and it is indeed appropriate that they be honored at this 1-21 time; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 1-23 hereby congratulate Carl and Carolyn Hilderbran on the occasion of 1-24 their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best 2-1 wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-3 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Hilderbran as an expression of high 2-4 regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.