R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary is truly cause for a 1-2 celebration, and on January 23, 1999, James and Golda Lindsey of 1-3 Midland observed one such significant occasion in the company of 1-4 their family and friends; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Mr. Lindsey and the former Golda Alice Barrington 1-6 were married on January 21, 1949, in Abilene; this devoted couple 1-7 have enjoyed a strong and happy union that has been blessed with a 1-8 daughter and a grandchild; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A highly valued employee of United Bearing, where he 1-10 worked as a machinist, Mr. Lindsey retired from the company in 1-11 1988; Mrs. Lindsey also retired that year, concluding a successful 1-12 40-year career with Southwestern Bell Telephone; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Former longtime residents of Abilene, the couple 1-14 have made their home in Midland since 1976 and are active members 1-15 of Community Bible Church; and 1-16 WHEREAS, For five decades, Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey have shared 1-17 many happy times and cherished memories; their commitment to each 1-18 other is a source of great pride to their family and friends, and 1-19 it is indeed appropriate that they be honored at this time; now, 1-20 therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-22 Legislature hereby congratulate James and Golda Lindsey on the 1-23 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 1-24 sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey as an expression of high regard 2-3 by the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 119 was adopted by the House on March 25, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House