By Craddick H.R. No. 673 77R6481 JKB-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, November 29, 2000, was the 50th wedding anniversary 1-2 of Shelby and Evelyn O'Neal of Midland, and this occasion is indeed 1-3 deserving of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. O'Neal have enjoyed five decades of 1-5 wonderful memories together, and through the years they have seen 1-6 their family grow to include three children, Donna, Vicky, and 1-7 Terry, as well as six beloved grandchildren; to commemorate their 1-8 milestone anniversary, the couple were honored with a celebration 1-9 that was hosted by their children on November 23, 2000; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Married in Lovington, New Mexico, in 1950, the 1-11 couple moved to Midland in 1965; a veteran of World War II, 1-12 Mr. O'Neal was an employee of Exxon for 34 years until his 1-13 retirement in 1982; the former Evelyn Wood has been a dedicated 1-14 homemaker throughout the couple's marriage and is a member of the 1-15 High Noon Ladies' bowling league; and 1-16 WHEREAS, This joyous union has yielded a relationship built 1-17 on trust, understanding, and mutual respect, and it is truly a 1-18 privilege to honor Mr. and Mrs. O'Neal 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 Shelby and Evelyn O'Neal on their 1-22 golden wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes 1-23 for the future; and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for the O'Neals as an expression of high regard by the 2-2 Texas House of Representatives.