R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, A 50th wedding anniversary is truly cause for a 1-2 celebration, and on April 10, 1999, Lyle and Ethel Winje of Midland 1-3 marked one such significant milestone with a renewal of their 1-4 wedding vows and a reception hosted by their children; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Mr. Winje and the former Ethel Grindahl were married 1-6 on April 19, 1949, in Miami, Florida; the couple have enjoyed a 1-7 happy and rewarding relationship throughout their marriage, and 1-8 they have been blessed with seven children and 14 grandchildren; 1-9 and 1-10 WHEREAS, Before moving to Midland in 1980, this devoted 1-11 couple lived in Appleton, Minnesota; Mrs. Winje is retired from the 1-12 Midland Independent School District and Mr. Winje was employed with 1-13 the City of Midland before his retirement; and 1-14 WHEREAS, For five decades, Mr. and Mrs. Winje have shared 1-15 many happy times and cherished family memories; their commitment to 1-16 each other is a source of great pride to their family and friends, 1-17 and it is indeed appropriate that they be honored at this time; 1-18 now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby congratulate Lyle and Ethel Winje on the 1-21 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 1-22 warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-24 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Winje as an expression of high regard by 2-1 the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1085 was adopted by the House on May 28, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House