R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On September 5, 1998, Joe and Loretta Barbee of 1-2 Weslaco celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in the company of 1-3 their family and many friends, and this momentous occasion is truly 1-4 deserving of special legislative recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Barbee were united in matrimony on June 1-6 5, 1948, and their strong and happy union continues to inspire all 1-7 who know this devoted couple; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The parents of a son, Terry, and a daughter, Susan, 1-9 the Barbees have been further blessed with three grandchildren, 1-10 Brent and Tracy Barbee and John McClure; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Lifelong residents of Weslaco, the Barbees are 1-12 active in a number of community programs, including the local 1-13 historical society, the cancer society, and the city's Main Street 1-14 Program, and Mrs. Barbee has been honored by her community in the 1-15 past as a First Lady of Weslaco; and 1-16 WHEREAS, For more than half a century, Joe and Loretta Barbee 1-17 have enjoyed a relationship built on a foundation of love, trust, 1-18 and mutual respect, and it is indeed a pleasure to join in honoring 1-19 this fine couple at this time; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby pay tribute to Joe and Loretta Barbee and 1-22 recognize their 50-year union; and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-24 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Barbee as an expression of high regard by 2-1 the Texas House of Representatives. Wise _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 423 was adopted by the House on April 8, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House