By Chisum H.R. No. 125 76R4688 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 June 11, 1999, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Shelhamer 1-3 will mark one such significant milestone in the company of their 1-4 family and friends; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Mr. Shelhamer and the former Lois Inez Martin were 1-6 married on June 11, 1939, in Pampa; their happy and rewarding 1-7 relationship is blessed with three children, ten grandchildren, and 1-8 five great-grandchildren; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born in Eastland County, Mrs. Shelhamer graduated 1-10 from high school in Ralls; she studied at Abilene Christian College 1-11 and continued her academic pursuits at Texas Tech University; in 1-12 1934, she relocated to Pampa and managed bookkeeping 1-13 responsibilities for the Adkission-Gunn Tire Company, which later 1-14 became Gunn-Hinerman Tire Company; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. Shelhamer was born in Sumner County, Kansas; he 1-16 graduated from Winfield High School and attended Southwestern 1-17 College before moving to Pampa in 1936; a valued employee of Murray 1-18 Tool and Supply Company, he served as secretary/treasurer of the 1-19 firm when it later became Beacon Supply Company; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A member of the United States Army Signal Corp 1-21 during World War II, Mr. Shelhamer served his country with 1-22 distinction in the South Pacific theater and attained the rank of 1-23 staff sergeant before he was honorably discharged from the service 1-24 in January, 1947; and 2-1 WHEREAS, For 51 years, Mrs. Shelhamer has been an influential 2-2 member of the Twentieth Century Culture Club, of which she is also 2-3 a past president, and she is active in the Women on Missions group 2-4 at the First Baptist Church, where she has shared her time and 2-5 talents as a teacher, committee member, and church secretary; she 2-6 is a former member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and the PTA, where 2-7 she held leadership roles; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Mr. Shelhamer is a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason 2-9 and member of Masonic Lodge 966, having received many honors and 2-10 awards during his association with the organization; a member of 2-11 the board of trustees of Senior Citizens Inc. and a 47-year member 2-12 of the Pampa Rotary Club, he is a former president of both 2-13 organizations; Mr. Shelhamer's generous community service also 2-14 includes his charter membership in Top-of-Texas Knife & Fork Club 2-15 and his continuing support of scouting that earned him the Silver 2-16 Beaver Award; and 2-17 WHEREAS, At the First Baptist Church, Mr. Shelhamer serves 2-18 the congregation as a deacon, greeter, and secretary for 2-19 Everyman's Bible Class; he has also contributed to his community as 2-20 a former president and board member with both the Pampa school 2-21 district and the Pampa Chamber of Commerce; and 2-22 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Shelhamer have shared many happy times 2-23 and cherished memories; their commitment to each other and to their 2-24 community is a source of great pride to their family and friends, 2-25 and it is indeed appropriate that they be honored at this time; 2-26 now, therefore, be it 2-27 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 3-1 Legislature hereby congratulate Elmer and Lois Shelhamer on the 3-2 occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary and extend to them 3-3 sincere best wishes for continued happiness in the future; and, be 3-4 it further 3-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-6 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Shelhamer as an expression of high regard 3-7 by the Texas House of Representatives.