R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Billy and Rosalee Smith of Midland recently
 1-2     celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, and this golden
 1-3     milestone is truly deserving of special recognition; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Smith were married on January 13, 1951,
 1-5     and their loving union has been blessed with five children; through
 1-6     the years they proudly watched their extended family grow to
 1-7     include 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Before moving to Midland in 1966, they lived in
 1-9     Wichita Falls and Perryton; Mr. Smith is now retired from General
1-10     Tire and Rubber Co., while Mrs. Smith is a homemaker; they are
1-11     valued members of Ranchland Heights Baptist Church and active with
1-12     the Boy Scouts of America; and
1-13           WHEREAS, For half a century, these devoted Texans have
1-14     enjoyed an enduring union filled with many happy times and
1-15     cherished family memories, and it is indeed a privilege to honor
1-16     them at this time; now, therefore, be it
1-17           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-18     Legislature hereby congratulate Billy and Rosalee Smith 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. Smith as an expression of high regard by
1-23     the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                    Craddick
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 676 was adopted by the House on May
         11, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House