By Craddick H.R. No. 116 76R5273 MDM-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, A 60th wedding anniversary is truly a cause for 1-2 celebration, and on January 7, 1999, Robert and Winifred Spooner 1-3 marked such a noteworthy occasion in the company of their family 1-4 and friends; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The couple were married on January 7, 1939, at St. 1-6 Faith's Church in Gaywood, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England; their 1-7 strong and enduring relationship is blessed with three daughters, 1-8 Jean Holt of Midland, Jill Wall of Lake Brownwood, and Pamela 1-9 Spooner of Alpine; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Spooner immigrated to the United States 1-11 with their youngest daughter in 1963 to join their other children, 1-12 who were already living in this country; the couple resided in 1-13 Odessa for 30 years before making their new home in Midland five 1-14 years ago; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Spooner have shared many happy times 1-16 and cherished memories; their commitment to each other and to their 1-17 community is a source of great pride to their family and friends, 1-18 and it is indeed appropriate that they be honored at this time; 1-19 now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby congratulate Robert and Winifred Spooner on the 1-22 occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary and extend to them 1-23 sincere best wishes for continued 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. Spooner as an expression of high regard 2-3 by the Texas House of Representatives.