By Wise                                                H.R. No. 423
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                                 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.