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
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                                                   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.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House