By Tillery H.R. No. 58
76R4833 GMW-D
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, On February 1, 1999, Harrell and Hazel Chapman of
1-2 Garland will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, and this
1-3 golden milestone is truly worthy of special recognition; and
1-4 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Chapman were united in matrimony on
1-5 February 1, 1949, in Henrietta; their 50-year union has been
1-6 blessed with three children, five grandchildren, and four
1-7 great-grandchildren, and it has continued to grow in love and
1-8 respect with each passing year, enriching not only their own lives,
1-9 but the lives of those around them; and
1-10 WHEREAS, The Chapmans owned and operated a Chicken Shack
1-11 restaurant from 1950 to 1962, at which time Mr. Chapman became a
1-12 journeyman sheet metal worker for Dallas Local #25, a position he
1-13 held for 20 years until his retirement in 1982; in retirement, this
1-14 loving couple enjoy spending time with their family and are active,
1-15 valued members of the Golden Meadows Baptist Church in Garland; and
1-16 WHEREAS, Throughout half a century, Harrell and Hazel Chapman
1-17 have enjoyed a joyous marriage filled with many happy times and
1-18 cherished family memories, and it is indeed a privilege to join in
1-19 recognizing the Chapmans at this time; now, therefore, be it
1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-21 Legislature hereby honor Harrell and Hazel Chapman on the occasion
1-22 of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best
1-23 wishes for continued success and happiness in the future; and, be
1-24 it further
2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-2 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Chapman as an expression of high regard
2-3 by the Texas House of Representatives.