By Craddick                                            H.R. No. 117
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                                 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 50 memorable years is
 1-3     indeed an occasion worthy of special recognition; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Roy and Helen Greer celebrated their golden wedding
 1-5     anniversary on December 22, 1998, at a reception hosted by their
 1-6     children at Creations Unlimited and attended by their many
 1-7     relatives and friends; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Roy Greer and the former Helen Putman were united in
 1-9     matrimony on December 4, 1948, in Orange, and through the years
1-10     they have shared an enduring relationship based on love and respect
1-11     for each other; and
1-12           WHEREAS, The owners of Roy Greer Transports, the couple lived
1-13     in California and Louisiana before moving to Texas and settling in
1-14     Midland in 1953, and they have developed many lasting friendships
1-15     during their years in West Texas; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Greer have been blessed with a large
1-17     family, which includes their sons, Danny, Bobby, Jerry, David,
1-18     Greg, and Roy Wayne Greer; their daughters, Sherry Uselton and
1-19     Linda Turner; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; and
1-20           WHEREAS, After half a century of companionship, this loving
1-21     couple still cherish their time together and enjoy attending
1-22     Kelview Heights Baptist Church; their remarkable marriage has
1-23     produced a fine family and many joyous memories, and it is fitting
1-24     that they be honored at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-2     Legislature hereby congratulate Roy and Helen Greer on the occasion
 2-3     of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best
 2-4     wishes for continued success and happiness in the years to come;
 2-5     and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-7     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Greer as an expression of high regard by
 2-8     the Texas House of Representatives.