By Yarbrough H.R. No. 1450 77R18225 MDM-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The year 2001 marks the 30th wedding anniversary of 1-2 Judge Bernald Fred Ashmead and Dr. Donna Jean Ashmead of Houston, 1-3 and this noteworthy milestone in their marriage is indeed worthy of 1-4 special recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Both natives of Houston, Judge Ashmead and the 1-6 former Donna Jean Conner met 30 years ago at the first Houston 1-7 Independent School District (ISD) board meeting that either had 1-8 ever attended; when the young man glimpsed the young woman across 1-9 the crowded room, he initiated a conversation as soon as possible; 1-10 they discovered they both had been born in St. Joseph's Hospital in 1-11 Houston, and love soon blossomed; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Judge Ashmead and his bride-to-be were married soon 1-13 after and enjoy a loving and supportive relationship; the couple 1-14 take great pride in their family, including a son, Thomas McClain, 1-15 a daughter, Channing, and a cherished grandson, Tristan McClain 1-16 Ashmead; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Dr. Ashmead began her career in public and private 1-18 education more than three decades ago as an elementary school 1-19 teacher with the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; she earned a bachelor's 1-20 degree from the University of Houston, a master's degree from Texas 1-21 Southern University, and a doctorate from Louisiana State 1-22 University; and 1-23 WHEREAS, After serving his country with distinction as a 1-24 member of the United States Navy, Judge Ashmead earned a bachelor's 2-1 degree in history from the University of Southern Mississippi, and 2-2 he has also devoted himself to a career in education; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Pooling their formidable talents as educators, Judge 2-4 and Dr. Ashmead today own and operate a private school where the 2-5 focus is assisting young people who have dropped out of high 2-6 school; in addition, he also serves Liberty County citizens as a 2-7 municipal judge for the City of Kenefick; and 2-8 WHEREAS, This devoted couple have shared the trials and 2-9 triumphs of three decades together, their commitment to each other 2-10 is a source of inspiration to their family and many friends, and it 2-11 is indeed appropriate that they be honored at this time; now, 2-12 therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-14 Legislature hereby congratulate Judge Bernald Fred Ashmead and Dr. 2-15 Donna Jean Ashmead on the joyous occasion of their 30th wedding 2-16 anniversary and extend to them warmest wishes for good fortune and 2-17 happiness in the future; and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-19 prepared for Judge and Dr. Ashmead as an expression of high regard 2-20 by the Texas House of Representatives.