78S10525 JH-D

By:  Casteel                                                      H.R. No. 71 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, July 24, 2003, is a noteworthy event in the marriage 
of Jim and Mary Hargrave of Bulverde, for it marks their 50th 
wedding anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Hargrave and the former Mary Thompson were wed 
on the bride's 19th birthday in 1953 in the backyard of her parents' 
home in San Antonio; throughout the ensuing years, the Hargraves 
have enjoyed a warm and fulfilling relationship that has been made 
even richer with the expansion of their family to include their 
children, Alan, Dalan, Caroline, and Phyllis, and grandchildren, 
Alison, Lindy, Chelsea, Andrew, Whitney, Nicole, and Jason; and
	WHEREAS, After serving three years in the United States Air 
Force, Mr. Hargrave was employed with the United States Civil 
Service for 31 years, and during the latter part of his successful 
career, he fulfilled a lifelong goal by completing his college 
education; Mrs. Hargrave was the salutatorian of her high school 
class and she has been a devoted homemaker throughout the couple's 
marriage; and
	WHEREAS, Since their nuptials, Mr. and Mrs. Hargrave have 
shared the trials and triumphs of five decades; they are being 
honored by family and friends on July 19, 2003, and it is a pleasure 
to join their loved ones in celebrating their enduring union; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Jim and Mary 
Hargrave on the joyous occasion of their golden wedding anniversary 
and extend to them sincere best wishes for happiness as they 
continue their journey together; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Hargraves as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.