By Pitts                                               H.R. No. 609
         76R11239 JBR-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is indeed cause for
 1-2     celebration, and on April 17, 1999, Delmer and Eleanor Guynes of
 1-3     Waxahachie will observe this significant milestone; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, United in matrimony on April 17, 1949, in
 1-5     Waxahachie, this devoted couple has been blessed with four
 1-6     children, Rebecca Smith, Patricia Brooks, Del Guynes, and Janette
 1-7     Triplett, as well as 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren;
 1-8     and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Dr. and Mrs. Guynes met while attending Southwestern
1-10     Assemblies of God College in Waxahachie and after their marriage
1-11     they pastored in Caldwell until 1954, when they moved to Malaysia
1-12     to serve as Assemblies of God missionaries; since that time they
1-13     have continued to devote their lives to sharing their faith with
1-14     others; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Through the years, the Guyneses have served as
1-16     missionaries in Hong Kong and have worked as educators, while also
1-17     completing several high-level degrees; in 1982 they returned to
1-18     their alma mater, now Southwestern Assemblies of God University,
1-19     and Dr. Guynes initiated his tenure as president of the university,
1-20     while Mrs. Guynes began a full-time teaching career that ended with
1-21     her retirement in 1995; and
1-22           WHEREAS, During Dr. Guynes's tenure as president, enrollment
1-23     has increased to nearly 1,700 students, and he and his wife have
1-24     gained the lasting respect of all those associated with
 2-1     Southwestern Assemblies of God University; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, For half a century, Dr. and Mrs. Guynes have shared
 2-3     a warm and affectionate relationship filled with many happy times
 2-4     and cherished family memories, and it is truly fitting that they be
 2-5     recognized at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-7     Legislature hereby honor Delmer and Eleanor Guynes on their 50th
 2-8     wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for
 2-9     continued happiness; and, be it further
2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-11     prepared for Dr. and Mrs. Guynes as an expression of high regard by
2-12     the Texas House of Representatives.