By Delisi H.R. No. 957 77R14816 JKB-D 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.