By Craddick H.R. No. 360 76R8306 NBH-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 remained devoted to each other for 50 memorable years is 1-3 indeed an occasion worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Jack and Bettie Schuler celebrated their wedding 1-5 anniversary on January 23, 1999, with a reception in the parlor of 1-6 Crestview Baptist Church; and 1-7 WHEREAS, On January 16, 1949, Jack Schuler and the former 1-8 Bettie Ann Smith were united in matrimony in the First Presbyterian 1-9 Church of Fort Worth, and through the years they have shared an 1-10 enduring relationship based on love and respect for one another; 1-11 and 1-12 WHEREAS, In 1951 the couple moved to Midland, where 1-13 Mr. Schuler worked for the U.S. Postal Service until his 1-14 retirement; Mrs. Schuler has been a loving companion to her husband 1-15 and a caring mother to the couple's two children, Roger and Nathan 1-16 Dale Schuler; and 1-17 WHEREAS, After half a century of marriage, Mr. and 1-18 Mrs. Schuler still cherish their time together and enjoy being 1-19 members of Crestview Baptist Church and the West Side Lions Club; 1-20 their remarkable union has produced a fine family and many joyous 1-21 memories, and it is fitting that they be honored at this time; now, 1-22 therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby congratulate Jack and Bettie Schuler on the 2-1 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 2-2 sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it 2-3 further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Schuler as an expression of high regard 2-6 by the Texas House of Representatives.