R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, On August 21, 2001, Mike and Starr Freeman of Round
 1-2     Rock will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary, and this joyous
 1-3     occasion is indeed deserving of special recognition; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Michael Edward Freeman and Helen Starr Martin well
 1-5     remember the day of their first meeting on August 1, 1981, at The
 1-6     Second Edition, a country and western nightspot in El Paso; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Their courtship blossomed into love during a trip to
 1-8     Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico, when the single roadway out was
 1-9     flooded and the couple were stranded with only bologna sandwiches,
1-10     cokes, tequila, and each other's company; one week later,
1-11     Mr. Freeman proposed marriage and Ms. Martin accepted; and
1-12           WHEREAS, On August 21, 1981, after a pre-wedding breakfast at
1-13     Elmer's Coffee House, Mr. Freeman and the former Starr Martin were
1-14     married in El Paso by the bride's cousin, Justice of the Peace
1-15     Bobby Kessel, in the presence of the bride's mother, Helen Francis
1-16     Umlang; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Since beginning their life together, the Freemans
1-18     have enjoyed a happy and fulfilling relationship that serves as an
1-19     inspiration to all who know them, and they take great pride in the
1-20     many accomplishments of their beloved children, Kori Michelle and
1-21     Lacey Jaye; and
1-22           WHEREAS, This devoted couple have shared the trials and
1-23     triumphs of two decades together; their commitment to each other is
1-24     a source of inspiration to their family and many friends, and it is
 2-1     indeed a privilege to join their loved ones in honoring them at
 2-2     this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-4     Legislature hereby congratulate Mike and Starr Freeman on their
 2-5     20th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes as
 2-6     they continue their journey together; and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-8     prepared for the Freemans as an expression of high regard by the
 2-9     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                      Krusee
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 995 was adopted by the House on May
         18, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House