By Laney H.R. No. 806 76R13907 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texas 1-2 residents who have shared 70 happy and rewarding years of marriage 1-3 is truly a memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, L. J. and Jimmie Wayne of Pittsburg are 1-5 commemorating one such significant event in their lives on May 9, 1-6 1999, when they will celebrate their seven decades of mutual 1-7 affection and devotion; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The couple were wed in 1929, and since that time 1-9 their relationship has continued to grow in love and respect with 1-10 each passing year; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The Waynes are blessed with two sons, Larry Wayne 1-12 and a former member of the legislature, the Honorable Ralph Wayne, 1-13 both of whom have benefited immeasurably from their parents' love 1-14 and guidance through the years; today, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne also 1-15 enjoy the company of their four grandchildren, Mike Wayne, Pat 1-16 Wayne, Reb Wayne, and Tyler Wayne; and 1-17 WHEREAS, For 70 years, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne have enjoyed a warm 1-18 and affectionate union filled with many joyful times and cherished 1-19 family memories; their marriage is a source of continuing pride and 1-20 inspiration to their family and friends, and it is indeed 1-21 appropriate that this fortunate pair be honored at this time; now, 1-22 therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby congratulate L. J. and Jimmie Wayne on the 2-1 momentous occasion of their 70th wedding anniversary and extend to 2-2 them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it 2-3 further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Wayne as an expression of high regard by 2-6 the Texas House of Representatives.