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
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                                                   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.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House