By Capelo                                             H.R. No. 1220
         76R15664 BE-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great
 1-2     pleasure in recognizing Clarence Wayne and Betty Lou Rach of Corpus
 1-3     Christi on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Mr. Rach was born in Orange and graduated from Freer
 1-5     High School in 1956; Mrs. Rach was born in Corpus Christi, raised
 1-6     on cattle ranches, and also attended Freer High School; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Rach met on a double date and were
 1-8     married on May 29, 1959, at the Freer First Baptist Church with the
 1-9     Reverend Allen Oubre officiating; Robert Grover Cleveland served as
1-10     best man and Tootie Whitley was maid of honor at the ceremony that
1-11     began the Rachs' life together; and
1-12           WHEREAS, After Mr. Rach completed his degree in petroleum
1-13     engineering from Texas A&I University, the couple lived in
1-14     Nebraska, where their daughter, Lauri Ann, was born, and in New
1-15     Mexico, where their son, Robert Wayne, was born, before returning
1-16     to Texas and making their home in Corpus Christi; the love and
1-17     memories they have shared through the years continue to warm and
1-18     brighten their lives, particularly as the children have begun
1-19     families of their own and Mr. and Mrs. Rach have their four
1-20     grandchildren and other family members near; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Mr. Rach continues a long and respected career with
1-22     CTR Petroleum, and Mrs. Rach works in retail sales; the couple
1-23     enjoys camping in the Rocky Mountains each summer and spending time
1-24     with their family; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Throughout their four decades together, Mr. and
 2-2     Mrs. Rach have set an inspirational example of loving unity for
 2-3     their friends and loved ones, and it is a pleasure to join in
 2-4     honoring them at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-6     Legislature hereby congratulate Clarence Wayne and Betty Lou Rach
 2-7     on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary and extend to
 2-8     this couple warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it
 2-9     further
2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-11     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Rach as an expression of high regard by
2-12     the Texas House of Representatives.