By Jones of Lubbock H.R. No. 592 77R10213 MDM-D 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 March 24, 2001, Marvin and Patricia Sanders of 1-3 Ransom Canyon will observe one such significant milestone in their 1-4 life together; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Joined in marriage on March 24, 1951, at the First 1-6 United Methodist Church in Anson, Mr. Sanders and the former 1-7 Patricia Christine Akers enjoy a fulfilling relationship based on a 1-8 solid foundation of mutual love, trust, and respect that has been 1-9 an inspiration to their family and many friends; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The couple are blessed with three children, Michael 1-11 Lee Sanders, James Kirk Sanders, and Christine Sanders Petty, and 1-12 through the years they have experienced the joys of grandparenting 1-13 with the addition of four beloved grandchildren to their close-knit 1-14 family; and 1-15 WHEREAS, For five decades, Mr. and Mrs. Sanders have shared 1-16 many happy times and cherished family memories; their commitment to 1-17 each other is a source of great pride to their loved ones, and it 1-18 is indeed appropriate that they be honored at this time; now, 1-19 therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby congratulate Marvin and Patricia Sanders on the 1-22 memorable occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to 1-23 them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it 1-24 further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Sanders as an expression of high regard 2-3 by the Texas House of Representatives.