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 Joe and Janet Overton of Midland will mark this 1-3 significant milestone in 2001 with a trip given to them by their 1-4 children; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Mr. Overton and the former Mary Janet Johnson were 1-6 married on January 25, 1951, in Lubbock; they enjoy a fulfilling 1-7 relationship that is blessed with two daughters, Mary Overton Nolan 1-8 and Blanche Overton, and through the years, they have joyfully 1-9 welcomed two beloved grandchildren into their close-knit family; 1-10 and 1-11 WHEREAS, Mr. Overton was employed as a chemical engineer 1-12 before he and his business partner started their own company, 1-13 Ormond & Overton Acidizing, and before making their home in 1-14 Midland, Mr. and Mrs. Overton lived in a number of Texas cities as 1-15 well as Tampa, Florida, and Belleville, Illinois; and 1-16 WHEREAS, For half a century, Mr. and Mrs. Overton have shared 1-17 a union filled with many happy times and cherished family memories, 1-18 and it is most 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 Joe and Janet Overton on their 50th 1-22 wedding anniversary and extend to them warmest best wishes on this 1-23 joyous occasion; and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Overton as an expression of high regard 2-2 by the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 667 was adopted by the House on May 11, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House