By Uher H.R. No. 847 76R14503 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two Texas residents who 1-2 have shared 55 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a 1-3 memorable occasion worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Doris Fussell Gayle and John Phillip Gayle, Jr., of 1-5 West Columbia commemorated one such memorable event in their lives 1-6 on April 25, 1999, when they celebrated their 55 years of mutual 1-7 affection and devotion; and 1-8 WHEREAS, United in marriage on April 25, 1944, Mr. and 1-9 Mrs. Gayle have enjoyed a relationship that has continued to grow 1-10 in love and respect with each passing year; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A former county commissioner, Mr. Gayle is employed 1-12 as a rancher and cattleman, while Mrs. Gayle devotes her time and 1-13 energy to maintaining their lovely home; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The Gayles were blessed with three children, Lavina 1-15 Gayle Sartwell, Regina Gayle Locke, and the late John Bantom Gayle, 1-16 and through the years they have joyfully welcomed six grandchildren 1-17 and one great-grandchild into their close-knit family; and 1-18 WHEREAS, For 55 years, Mr. and Mrs. Gayle have had a warm and 1-19 affectionate union filled with many joyful times and cherished 1-20 family memories; their marriage is a source of continuing pride to 1-21 their relatives and many friends, and it is indeed appropriate that 1-22 they be honored at this time; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby congratulate Doris Fussell Gayle and John 2-1 Phillip Gayle, Jr., on their 55th 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. Gayle as an expression of high regard by 2-6 the Texas House of Representatives.