By Craddick H.R. No. 142 76R5277 JBR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans 1-2 who have shared 50 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a 1-3 memorable occasion worthy of honor and praise; and 1-4 WHEREAS, W. D. "Tiny" and Helen Mason of Midland recently had 1-5 the privilege of commemorating such an event in their lives when 1-6 they observed their golden wedding anniversary with a trip to 1-7 sights of interest on the East Coast that included visits to 1-8 Boston, Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Bar Harbor, and Newport; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Mason were joined in matrimony on 1-10 December 26, 1948, in Wewoka, Oklahoma; in 1970, the couple moved 1-11 to Midland, where Mr. Mason worked for Seco and Kirkpatrick oil 1-12 companies, retiring from the latter in 1993; Mrs. Mason retired in 1-13 1992, after a 16-year career as a realtor for Don Harvey Realtors; 1-14 and 1-15 WHEREAS, This charming couple has been blessed with one 1-16 daughter, Tina Swanner, as well as a son-in-law, Dan Swanner, and 1-17 three grandchildren; through the years they have cultivated many 1-18 cherished friendships that have continued to prosper, and it is 1-19 indeed a pleasure to honor them on this august occasion; now, 1-20 therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-22 Legislature hereby honor W. D. "Tiny" and Helen Mason on their 50th 1-23 wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for 1-24 continued success and happiness in the years to come; and, be it 2-1 further 2-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-3 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Mason as an expression of high regard by 2-4 the Texas House of Representatives.