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, Allen and Jean Humphreys celebrated their golden
 1-5     wedding anniversary with a trip to San Francisco, California, a
 1-6     gift from their children; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Mr. Humphreys and the former Jean Burkett were
 1-8     united in matrimony on December 4, 1948, in Odessa, and through the
 1-9     years they have shared an enduring relationship based on love and
1-10     respect for each other; and
1-11           WHEREAS, The couple lived in both Andrews and Lovington, New
1-12     Mexico, before moving to Texas and settling in Midland in 1967;
1-13     Mr. Humphreys worked for Shell Oil Company for 25 years and Damson
1-14     Oil Corporation for 10 years, while Mrs. Humphreys has been a
1-15     loving companion to her husband and caring mother to the couple's
1-16     two children, Ron and Randy Humphreys; the Humphreys have been
1-17     further blessed with six grandchildren; and
1-18           WHEREAS, After half a century of companionship, Mr. and
1-19     Mrs. Humphreys still cherish their time together and enjoy
1-20     attending St. Paul United Methodist Church; their remarkable
1-21     marriage has produced a fine family and many joyous memories, and
1-22     it is fitting that they be honored at this time; now, therefore, be
1-23     it
1-24           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-1     Legislature hereby congratulate Allen and Jean Humphreys on the
 2-2     occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them
 2-3     sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in the
 2-4     years to come; and, be it further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-6     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Humphreys as an expression of high regard
 2-7     by the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                    Craddick
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 118 was adopted by the House on March
         25, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House