R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, A golden wedding anniversary is truly cause for a
 1-2     celebration, and on May 19, 2001, Bertie and Arthur E. Lynch, Sr.,
 1-3     of Seabrook observed this significant milestone in their life
 1-4     together; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Mr. Lynch and the former Bertie Robie Ashley were
 1-6     married on May 19, 1951, at the Fort Sam Houston Chapel in San
 1-7     Antonio; residents of the Seabrook community since 1968, the couple
 1-8     enjoy a loving and supportive relationship and take great pride in
 1-9     their family, which includes three children, Arthur E. Lynch, Jr.,
1-10     Virginia A. Lynch-Bird, and Sharlene L. Lynch-Bingham; and five
1-11     beloved grandchildren, Jessica A. Lynch, Elizabeth A. Bird, Ashley
1-12     G. Bingham, Richard B. Bingham, and Shelbi L. V. Bingham; and
1-13           WHEREAS, During the Korean War, Mr. Lynch served as a signal
1-14     officer with the 8th Army Division; after his military discharge,
1-15     he had a notable 28-year career with NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space
1-16     Center; and
1-17           WHEREAS, A proud descendant of Texas Ranger Captain Daniel
1-18     Roberts, Mrs. Lynch remembers hot childhood summers spent in the
1-19     shade of massive mesquite trees in Dale, listening to stories of
1-20     Texas Rangers' exploits; she was also educated about oil rigs by
1-21     helping her father work on the platforms, and she was taught the
1-22     art of Southern cooking by her mother; and
1-23           WHEREAS, This devoted couple have shared the trials and
1-24     triumphs of 50 years together; their commitment to each other is an
 2-1     inspiration to their loved ones, and it is indeed appropriate that
 2-2     they be honored at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-4     Legislature hereby congratulate Bertie Lynch and Arthur E. Lynch,
 2-5     Sr., on their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them warmest
 2-6     best wishes on this memorable occasion; and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-8     prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Lynch as an expression of high regard by
 2-9     the Texas House of Representatives.       
                                                             Davis of Harris
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1190 was adopted by the House on May
         25, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House