R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On December 24, 2000, Ezequiel and Inez Laing of 1-2 Midland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, and this 1-3 memorable occasion is truly worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, United in matrimony on December 24, 1950, Mr. Laing 1-5 and the former Inez Ramirez have shared a loving union that has 1-6 been blessed with seven children, and they have proudly watched 1-7 their extended family grow to include 23 grandchildren and 11 1-8 great-grandchildren; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Laing worked for Aquila Inc. until his 1-10 retirement, and Mrs. Laing is a homemaker; they are Cursillistas 1-11 and serve as Eucharistic ministers at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1-12 and Mrs. Laing is a member of the Guadalupanas; and 1-13 WHEREAS, For half a century, this devoted couple have enjoyed 1-14 an enduring union filled with many happy times and cherished family 1-15 memories, and it is indeed a privilege to honor this golden 1-16 milestone in their lives; now, therefore, be it 1-17 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-18 Legislature hereby congratulate Ezequiel and Inez Laing on the 1-19 occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them 1-20 sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further 1-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-22 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Laing as an expression of high regard by 1-23 the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 675 was adopted by the House on May 11, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House