By Yarbrough H.R. No. 537 77R9762 MDM-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is truly cause for a 1-2 celebration, and on March 25, 2001, Flora Burton and Alfonzo 1-3 Burton, Sr., of Houston will mark this milestone in their life 1-4 together in the company of their family and friends; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Married on March 22, 1951, the Burtons have been 1-6 residents of the Houston Heights community throughout their 1-7 marriage; the couple enjoy a close and loving relationship that has 1-8 set an inspiring example for their seven children and four beloved 1-9 grandchildren; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Mr. Burton served his country with distinction as a 1-11 member of the United States Armed Forces during the Korean War; 1-12 Mrs. Burton shared her time and energy as a volunteer at Holden 1-13 Elementary School, Hamilton Middle School, and Waltrip High School 1-14 while her children were students there; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, Mr. and 1-16 Mrs. Burton are congregants of the Second Baptist Church and active 1-17 participants in the Houston Heights Association; and 1-18 WHEREAS, This devoted couple have shared many happy times and 1-19 cherished family memories during their five decades together; their 1-20 commitment to each other is a source of great pride to their loved 1-21 ones, and it is indeed appropriate that they be honored at this 1-22 time; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby congratulate Flora Burton and Alfonzo Burton, 2-1 Sr., on the joyous occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and 2-2 extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success and 2-3 happiness; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Burton as an expression of high regard by 2-6 the Texas House of Representatives.