By:  Craddick                                                     H.R. No. 18 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans 
who have shared 60 happy and rewarding years of marriage is truly a 
notable occasion; and
	WHEREAS, Homer and Dorothy Nance of Midland commemorated this 
memorable event in their lives on June 14, 2003, with a family 
dinner at Wall Street Bar and Grill; and
	WHEREAS, United in marriage on June 14, 1943, Mr. Nance and 
the former Dorothy Caswell have seen their relationship grow in 
love and respect with each passing year; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Nance was a valued employee at White's 
Automotive for 16 years and also spent 22 years at Sears as a 
salesman, while Mrs. Nance has devoted her time and energy to 
creating a loving home environment for her family; and
	WHEREAS, The Nances are blessed with two children, Peggy Hall 
and Jim Paul Nance, both of whom benefited immeasurably from their 
parents' unfailing love and guidance, and the couple have happily 
welcomed two beloved grandchildren to the family fold; and
	WHEREAS, For 60 years, Mr. and Mrs. Nance 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, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Homer and 
Dorothy Nance on their 60th 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. Nance as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.