R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, May 7, 2001, is indeed a special day in the lives of
 1-2     Bill and Jonnie Lou Yowell of Killeen, for on that day the couple
 1-3     are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Natives of Elk, the couple grew up next door to each
 1-5     other; they attended Elk School and La Vega High School in Bellmead
 1-6     but did not start dating until Mr. Yowell was a student at Texas
 1-7     A&M University, and they were married in 1951 shortly after he
 1-8     received his degree from Baylor Law School; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Currently the chairman of the board of Heights Bank
1-10     in Harker Heights, Mr. Yowell owned and operated a branch of the
1-11     Gross-Yowell Lumber Company in Killeen for many years and has also
1-12     been active in ranching and politics; Mrs. Yowell has been a
1-13     dedicated homemaker throughout the couple's marriage, providing
1-14     guidance and compassion to her family that, in addition to two
1-15     daughters, Debbie and Sherrie, has now grown to include one
1-16     cherished grandchild, Matthew; and
1-17           WHEREAS, With five decades of wonderful memories, a
1-18     close-knit family, and numerous friends, the Yowells truly have
1-19     reason to celebrate, and it is a privilege to honor them on this
1-20     most memorable occasion; now, therefore, be it
1-21           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-22     Legislature hereby congratulate Bill and Jonnie Lou Yowell on their
1-23     golden wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes
1-24     for the future; and, be it further
 2-1           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-2     prepared for the Yowells as an expression of high regard by the
 2-3     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                      Delisi
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 957 was adopted by the House on May
         7, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House