By Ellis                                               H.R. No. 445
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is truly cause for
 1-2     celebration, and on December 30, 2000, Gladys Riley and Pat Riley,
 1-3     Sr., of Woodville marked this significant milestone in their
 1-4     marriage with a reception at the Dogwood Hills Baptist Church
 1-5     hosted by their family; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Married on December 26, 1950, Mr. and Mrs. Riley
 1-7     enjoy a happy and fulfilling relationship that is built on a solid
 1-8     foundation of mutual love, trust, and respect; they take great
 1-9     pride in their cherished family of three children, Pat A. Riley, Jo
1-10     Ellen Rabago, and Terry W. Riley, and four beloved grandchildren;
1-11     and
1-12           WHEREAS, Highly respected members of their community, they
1-13     are owners of Riley Funeral Home of Tyler County, Inc.; and
1-14           WHEREAS, This devoted couple have shared the trials and
1-15     triumphs of five decades together, and it is indeed appropriate
1-16     that they be honored at this time; now, therefore, be it
1-17           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-18     Legislature hereby congratulate Gladys Riley and Pat Riley, Sr., on
1-19     the joyous occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to
1-20     them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it
1-21     further
1-22           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-23     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Riley as an expression of high regard by
1-24     the Texas House of Representatives.