R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans
 1-2     who have remained devoted to one another for 40 memorable years is
 1-3     indeed an occasion worthy of special recognition; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Tom and Betty Hardin of Austin celebrated their
 1-5     wedding anniversary on January 30, 1999, at a dinner party with
 1-6     family and friends; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, This devoted couple married on January 31, 1959, at
 1-8     the First United Methodist Church in Austin, and they have lived in
 1-9     the Capital City ever since; through the years, they have shared an
1-10     enduring relationship based on love and respect for each other; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Natives of the Lone Star State, Mrs. Hardin was born
1-12     in Granger and graduated from Granger High School, while Mr. Hardin
1-13     was born in the town of Mason and graduated from Mason High School
1-14     before earning a finance degree from The University of Texas at
1-15     Austin; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Mr. Hardin recently retired after a successful
1-17     career as head of the trademark licensing division at The
1-18     University of Texas System; Mrs. Hardin continues to enjoy her
1-19     impressive tenure as an employee of the state, having worked for
1-20     the house member from Galveston County since 1967; and
1-21           WHEREAS, The Hardins have been blessed with two daughters,
1-22     Elaine, the wife of Doc Arnold, and Suzanne, the wife of Kelly
1-23     Martin, and they are also the proud grandparents of six
1-24     grandchildren, Erin, Jeff, and Kaitlyn Arnold and Travis, Preston,
 2-1     and Merritt Martin; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, After four decades of companionship, Mr. and
 2-3     Mrs. Hardin still cherish their time together; their remarkable
 2-4     marriage has produced a fine family and many joyous memories, and
 2-5     it is fitting that they be honored at this time; now, therefore, be
 2-6     it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-8     Legislature hereby congratulate Tom and Betty Hardin on the
 2-9     occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary and extend to them
2-10     sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it
2-11     further
2-12           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-13     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Hardin as an expression of high regard by
2-14     the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                      Eiland
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 93 was adopted by the House on
         February 2, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House