By Deshotel                                            H.R. No. 903
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                                 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.