By Deshotel H.R. No. 903 77R14328 JKB-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, May 5, 2001, is indeed a special day in the lives of 1-2 Jewel and Hargie Savoy, for on that day the couple are celebrating 1-3 their 50th wedding anniversary; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Natives of Port Arthur, Texas, the couple were high 1-5 school sweethearts and dated for five years before marrying in 1-6 1951; since that time, the Savoys have been blessed with a close 1-7 and loving family, including their children, Jacquelyn, Madeline, 1-8 and Terry and the late Jewel Faye Savoy, and Jewel Savoy, Jr., a 1-9 cherished daughter-in-law, Diane, and their beloved grandchildren; 1-10 and 1-11 WHEREAS, Mr. Savoy attended Wiley College and is a veteran of 1-12 the United States Air Force; he was employed as a postal clerk for 1-13 38 years, during which time he was very active in the NAPFW, and in 1-14 retirement he enjoys traveling, tending to his yard, and playing 1-15 pool; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mrs. Savoy has been a devoted homemaker throughout 1-17 the couple's marriage and is active in numerous civic initiatives, 1-18 earning a number of awards for her selfless service; she has also 1-19 served her church in many ways, including as Sunday school teacher 1-20 and Summer Bible School director, and is an avid reader and 1-21 moviegoer; and 1-22 WHEREAS, With five decades of wonderful memories, the Savoys 1-23 truly have reason to celebrate, and it is a privilege to honor them 1-24 at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby congratulate Jewel and Hargie Savoy on their 2-3 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes as 2-4 they continue their journey together; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for the Savoys as an expression of high regard by the 2-7 Texas House of Representatives.