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H.R. No. 147
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans
who have shared 50 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a
notable occasion; and
WHEREAS, Lee Edward Williams and Sarah Jo Williams recently
commemorated this golden event in their lives when they were joined
by family and friends at Hainesville Baptist Church for a spirited
celebration of their half century of mutual affection and devotion;
and
WHEREAS, The couple were united in marriage on June 20, 1953,
at Hainesville Baptist Church, and their relationship has continued
to grow in love and respect with each passing year; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Williams is
retired from a distinguished career in the military that saw him log
over 250 combat missions in the Vietnam War; he went on to serve his
fellow citizens as an appraiser with the Wood County Tax Assessor's
Office, a member of the Quitman Independent School Board, and a
four-term county judge of Wood County; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams is a native of Mineola, Texas, and a
graduate of Quitman High School who has devoted her time and energy
to supporting her husband in his efforts and providing her family
with a loving home environment; and
WHEREAS, The Williamses are blessed with three children,
Terri, Lee, and David, all of whom benefited immeasurably from
their parents' unfailing love and guidance, and the couple have
happily welcomed a son-in-law, Tom, two daughters-in-law, Denise
and Grace, and seven grandchildren, Scott, James, David, Allen,
Shane, Brooke, and Zack into the family fold; and
WHEREAS, For half a century Mr. and Mrs. Williams have shared
a union filled with many wonderful times and joyful family
memories, and their relationship remains a source of inspiration to
their family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Lee Edward
Williams and Sarah Jo Williams on their 50th wedding anniversary
and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Williams 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. 147 was adopted by the House on August
22, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House