By Craddick H.R. No. 672 77R6497 MJS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On February 7, 2001, J. D. and Donna Philpott of 1-2 Midland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, and this 1-3 significant event is indeed worthy of special legislative 1-4 recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The couple were joined in matrimony on February 7, 1-6 1951, in Pecos, Texas; their union has been blessed with two 1-7 daughters, Pam Sandberg and Cindy Higginbotham, as well as three 1-8 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and their marriage 1-9 continues to flourish with each passing year; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Before moving to Midland, they lived in 11 different 1-11 countries and a number of cities across the United States; now 1-12 retired, Mr. Philpott enjoyed a long and distinguished career with 1-13 a leading engineering construction firm; and 1-14 WHEREAS, For more than five decades, Mr. and Mrs. Philpott 1-15 have enjoyed a committed relationship filled with joy and cherished 1-16 family memories, and it is most appropriate to honor this devoted 1-17 couple at this time; now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-19 Legislature hereby congratulate J. D. and Donna Philpott on their 1-20 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for 1-21 continued good fortune and happiness; and, be it further 1-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-23 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Philpott as an expression of high regard 1-24 by the Texas House of Representatives.