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.