H.R. No. 8  



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, John and Harriet Rayl of Mineola recently celebrated 
their 50th wedding anniversary, marking a golden milestone in their 
long and happy union; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Rayl and the former Harriet Akin were married on 
June 27, 1953, in Kansas, and since that time they have been blessed 
with two devoted daughters, Marie Hensley and Patty Gorman; and
	WHEREAS, Respected members of their community, the couple 
resided in Lake Fork and Richardson before moving to Mineola; Mr. 
Rayl is retired from Atlantic Richfield, while Mrs. Rayl worked for 
Texas Instruments and in area garden centers; and
	WHEREAS, For five decades, Mr. and Mrs. Rayl have shared many 
happy times and cherished family memories, and their commitment to 
each other is a source of great pride to their family and friends; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate John and 
Harriet Rayl on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and 
extend to them warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Rayl as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Hughes

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 8 was adopted by the House on August 
5, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House