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; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Harry and Dorothy Conley will commemorate such an 1-5 event with a dinner party for family and friends hosted by their 1-6 daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene Conley, Judy Conley, Carol and 1-7 Brad Fisher, and Cheryl and Ronnie Gajeske; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Joined in matrimony on April 20, 1949, in Houston at 1-9 The Lord's Church, the Conleys established their life together in 1-10 the Houston area, where Mr. Conley worked for Carnation Company and 1-11 Mrs. Conley was employed by Texaco Corporation; and 1-12 WHEREAS, In 1956 Mr. Conley founded Har-Con, Inc., a 1-13 mechanical contracting company, and, with the birth of their first 1-14 daughter, Mrs. Conley decided to dedicate her time to raising the 1-15 couple's beloved daughters; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Conley are devoted members of Grace 1-17 Community Church, and Mrs. Conley has contributed her time to the 1-18 church as a Sunday school teacher, bulletin writer and producer, 1-19 Ladies Guild President, and choir member; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Mr. Conley is a director of the Houston Livestock 1-21 Show & Rodeo and is a member of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 1-22 International Committee; in addition, he is a member of the 1-23 Mechanical Contractor's Association, an organization which he once 1-24 served as president; and 2-1 WHEREAS, The proud grandparents of four grandchildren, Aaron, 2-2 Holly, Andrew, and Jacob, this splendid couple enjoys spending time 2-3 with their family and relaxing at their house on Lake Conroe; and 2-4 WHEREAS, For half a century, Mr. and Mrs. Conley have shared 2-5 a warm and affectionate relationship filled with many happy times 2-6 and cherished family memories, and it is truly fitting that they be 2-7 recognized at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby honor Harry and Dorothy Conley on their 50th 2-10 wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for 2-11 happiness in the years to come; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Conley as an expression of high regard by 2-14 the Texas House of Representatives. Farrar _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 656 was adopted by the House on April 20, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House